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Henrey, Mrs. Robert [Madeleine Mathilde Henrey (1906-2004, née Gal, pseudonym Mrs Robert Henrey) was a French-born writer who wrote over 30 books, mainly of an autobiographical nature, that enjoyed considerable fame in post-war Britain]. Water Colour Plates by Phyllis Ginger.
(Book #ID 114010)
Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London First Edition 1948. 1948.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back over red ground, end paper street maps of London. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Her writing career stretched from 1941 to 1979 and during this time she brought many of the events of her childhood and career to public attention. She enjoyed a long relationship with publishers, J. M. Dent & Sons, and most of her works, particularly her early ones, were a commercial success. Contains 290 pp with 15 full-page water colour plates by Phyllis Ginger. Light spotting to the closed text block edges, ink name to the top of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Good condition panoramic dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends, spine slightly sun darkened, not price clipped, 20s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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