Timperley (Rosemary) Web of Scandal
£95
London, James Barrie, 1957.
First edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 13s6d but with manuscript alteration.
School stories by an author perhaps better known for her ghost stories, and her role as anthologist of same, today.
Out of stock
A little light spotting to fore-edge of early leaves, overall a very good, sharp copy; jacket a little rubbed at head of spine and fore-corners, but overall very good+.
Jacket design by Biro.
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