By Alfred Christopher Benson
Eton   Spottiswoode and Co
9.5" by 6.5" [7], 8-70pp
A very scarce first edition of this charming essay about Eton College, signed by the author, A. C. Benson.
By Alfred Christopher Benson

1903 The Myrtle Bough a Vale

Eton   Spottiswoode and Co
9.5" by 6.5" [7], 8-70pp
A very scarce first edition of this charming essay about Eton College, signed by the author, A. C. Benson.
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First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, Very Scarce

The first edition of this work.

A very scarce work.

Letter signed from the author loosely inserted, addressed to a Mr. Wyndham.

A charming work reflecting on Eton College and its virtues as a school.

Written by Arthur Christopher Benson, who attended and taught at Eton.

Condition

In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, the rear wrap may detach with further handling. Some loss of paper to the spine. Edgewear to the wraps, resulting in some chips and closed tears. Light discolouration and a couple of light spots to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots.

Good

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