first edition
1925 · London
by Young, Joan [Frances]
London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1925. Octavo, pp. [1-8] [1-3] 4-296, original decorated red boards, front and spine panels stamped in black. First edition. Nine stories set in Devonshire, dark and tragic tales mostly. "The Witching of Mary Jane Coldworthy" is a tale of backwoods sorcery. "Son of John" is a story of malignant fate. Lower corner tips a bit rubbed and bumped, a very good copy in fair pictorial dust jacket with remainder sticker affixed to front panel, and wear and chipping at edges, affecting some of the type. (#117785) (Inventory #: 117785)