Selmin of Selmingfold
Selmin of Selmingfold
First published in London in 1912 by Ward, Lock, & Co.
First published in London in 1912 by Ward, Lock, & Co.
Not published in America
Not published in America
This book is very rare
This book is very rare
The August 31, 1912 issue of THE ATHENAEUM advertised SELMIN OF SELMINGFOLD for sale, and my copy has a former owner signature inside dated July 22, 1912
The August 31, 1912 issue of THE ATHENAEUM advertised SELMIN OF SELMINGFOLD for sale, and my copy has a former owner signature inside dated July 22, 1912
My copy of the first edition
My copy of the first edition
The British first edition frontispiece
The British first edition frontispiece
The British first edition title-page
The British first edition title-page
The other illustrations within the book
The other illustrations within the book
Brian Stringer's copy is a Colonial Edition, as per a blind-stamped FOR SALE ABROAD on the rear board
Brian Stringer's copy is a Colonial Edition, as per a blind-stamped FOR SALE ABROAD on the rear board
Any such copy is surely more scarce than the regular British first edition
Any such copy is surely more scarce than the regular British first edition
None of my Ward, Lock Mitford publications have FOR SALE ABROAD blind-stamped to their rear boards
None of my Ward, Lock Mitford publications have FOR SALE ABROAD blind-stamped to their rear boards
Brian Stringer owns an undated paperback copy. It is circa 1920s since TORONTO is missing from the title-page. Ward, Lock closed its Toronto office in 1919.
Brian Stringer owns an undated paperback copy. It is circa 1920s since TORONTO is missing from the title-page. Ward, Lock closed its Toronto office in 1919.
