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The Light of Scarthey
Egerton Castle
Osgood, McIlvaine, London · 1895
First Edition. Extremely scarce first edition of this historical romance set in Lancashire. The author's second novel after the 1891 3-decker 'Consequences'.
This novel was first printed as a serial in the Times Weekly and was issued by Osgood as one of the Times Novels (so stated on half-title).In publisher's russet buckram with lettering and vignette in gilt. 503pp, uncut edges. Presentation copy from the author, inscribed on title page to a cousin (Louise Canziani) and dated Nov. 1895. Neat internal repair to split along spine edge using matching period cloth.
Now quite sound and perfectly clean internally. A most uncommon early title from this prolific author who went on to write nearly 40 novels with his wife Agnes. No other copies online at time of listing.
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Written by Dr Jeremy Parrott, who has the book in his hands. Nothing here is generated from a catalogue record.
Bibliographic detail
| Author | Castle, Egerton |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Osgood, McIlvaine, London |
| Date | 1895 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Good |
| Stock reference | ab_2302106253 |