Horace Blake, by Mrs Wilfried Ward, published by Hutchinson & Co in London. Undated. 320 pages.
Small hardcover volume bound in red cloth. Impressed ornamentation on front cover, impressed advertisement for Fry’s breakfast cocoa on back cover, gilt ornamentation and lettering on spine. Some wear to cover boards, 2 small drip stains on back cover. Fading to spine.
Inside back cover is inscribed in pencil:
“Mrs J. AMacr….{?}
Hotel Ritz
Victor(ia)
B6 (or 36)”
Yellowing to pages due to age of the book. See photos to confirm condition.
Horace Blake, by Mrs Wilfried Ward
$45.00
“Horace Blake”, by Mrs Wilfried Ward, published by Hutchinson & Co in London. This undated volume spans 320 pages and is bound in red cloth with impressed ornamentation on the front cover and an advertisement for Fry’s breakfast cocoa on the back cover. The spine features gilt ornamentation and lettering, although there is some wear to the cover boards and fading to the spine. Inside the back cover is a pencil signature with a hotel address at the Ritz. The pages have yellowed due to the age of the book, and there are two small drip stains on the back cover. The book is in fair condition.
The novel is a work of fiction that follows the story of Horace Blake, delving into themes of love, loss, and the human experience. The author’s writing style and attention to detail make this book a valuable addition to any collection.
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| Dimensions | 17 × 12 × 3 cm |
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| Binding | Hardcover |
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| Length | 17 |
| Width | 12 |
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| Condition | Good |
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