George Gissing Private Papers Of Henry and 12 similar items

THE PRIVATE PAPERS OF HENRY RYECROFT. by George Gissing. London: Phoenix House Ltd, (1953). First edition thus, first printing. An Anniversary edition with a nine page explanatory and informative preface by Cecil Chisholm. An autobiographical novel considered to by Gissing's timeless masterpiece, originally published in 1903, featuring a writer coming into competence and moving to the country where he can now afford to indulge in reading, study, reflection, and observation. A well-preserved, sweet little anniversary book production. Former owner's vintage inked name dated 1953 to the upper front end-paper, minute rubbing to the lower spine edge, else very nearly fine in red linen with gilt embossed titles to the spine; in very nearly fine dust jacket with a very short tear to the upper edge of the front panel; original printed 9s 6d price still intact to the front inner flap. Small octavo, 7.75" X 4.8"; 220 pages. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT FICTION BOOKS THANKS!