Description

Hardcover, original brown cloth with title and author decoratively stamped in gold on front board. 166 pages. Publishers catalog appended at rear. Brown end-papers and engraved title-page. From the library of Kenneth Roberts, the American novelist known for his historical fiction which focused on rehabilitating unpopular persons and causes in American history, with his book-plate inside front cover. Else no previous ownership marks. Proctor was one of the first to attempt to unravel the Drood mystery and according to Andrew Lang produced one of “…the most careful of the attempts at a reply to Edwin.” A clean, square copy with incidental wear to cloth at tips and hinges. A very nice association copy. Near fine.