The Missing Man
London: Remington & Co., 1885. First Edition. Wrappers. First Impression of this rare shilling crime novelette. Foolscap 8vo (160 x 112mm): [2],164pp, with historiated initials and head- and tail-pieces. Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers printed in red and black, priced one shilling. Bookseller's embossed stamp to rear wrapper. A collectible copy of this scarce survival (base of spine neatly repaired, covers lightly spotted), securely bound and clean throughout. Hubin, p. 130. Not in Barzun & Taylor. Near Fine+. Item #BB2752
British Journalist Henry Sutherland Edwards was correspondent for The Times (London), reporting from the coronation of Alexander II of Russia; the January Uprising in Poland, in 1863–1864, and German army headquarters during the Franco-Prussian War. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).
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