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[1930] By Underground
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Description
First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce
The first edition of this very scarce work.
In the original glassine bag, in a good condition.
A charming and fantastical tale for children by Algernon Blackwood, following a young girl as she explored a magical London with her parent's gardener.
Illustrated with in-text illustrations throughout by Ruth Cobb.
Blackwood was a leading author, broadcaster, and journalist, known for being one of the most prolific ghost story writers in the history of the genre.
Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library.
Condition
In the original publisher's paper covered boards, with a pictorial onlay to the front board. Externally, smart. Front board is bowed. Spine is a little faded. Only a few very light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Glassine bag is worn with chips and tears, in a good condition.
Near Fine
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