signed first edition Softcover
1932 · London
by BOTTOMLEY, Gordon
London: Constable, 1932. Softcover. Very Good. First edition. Small book label of Herbert Boyce Satcher, very good plus in floral patterned self-wrappers with slight soiling and edgewear to the paper spine label. Inscribed by the author: "To Oliver Elton and Mrs. Elton, with Gordon Bottomley's great regard. Silverdale, Comforth. 6th October 1933." Elton was a noted literary scholar and he wrote an important reference, *Survey of English Literature: 1830-1880* (London: Edward Arnold, 1920). (Inventory #: 57111)