Thomson (A.A.) Reggie Goes Rural
£95
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1937.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original dark orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A light comic novel in Thomson’s “Reggie” series, following society-bound Reggie as he relocates to the countryside.
In stock
A very good, in jacket with some edge wear and chipping but overall very good.
Jacket artwork by Fenwick.
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