DEATH AND THE DOWAGER
New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1934. First Edition. Hardcover. The plot of this murder mystery unfolds in a lordly castle on the Isle of Wight. Dedication copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page: "Dear Mary (M.B.R.) - This book is your fault - so here it is - please be indulgent. Bertrand Huber." The printed dedication reads: "For A.E. and A.T.B. and M.B.R." Octavo. Original purple cloth binding, with gilt stamping. Previous owner's ink stamp ("Eliza May Fisk") to the front flyleaf. The spine is sun faded, with some bumping to the corners and tips and a minor stain to the top corner of the rear panel; else about very good. Very good. Item #66087
Price: $100.00