The Golden Rose: Five Short Stories, Mary Heath-Stubbs — 1st Ed

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The Golden Rose: Five Short Stories, Mary Heath-Stubbs — 1st Ed

Name: The Golden Rose: Five Short Stories, Mary Heath-Stubbs — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6757
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Publication: London, George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1929

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 160.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume is bound in the publisher's original yellow cloth, which remains tight and structurally sound, exhibiting only minor rubbing and mild softening to the spine ends. Internally, the text block is secure, though there is noticeable foxing affecting the preliminary leaves, the title page, and the outer page edges. The original printed dust jacket is present; it displays general dust soiling, moderate edge wear, a slightly darkened spine, and a small closed tear with associated creasing near the upper spine panel.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first impression.

The Golden Rose is an exceptionally scarce work of early twentieth-century short fiction. While Mary Heath-Stubbs is primarily recognised for her historical non-fiction regarding the Girls' Friendly Society, this rare foray into fiction is seldom seen on the open market.

It is particularly uncommon to encounter this title retaining its original publisher's dust jacket, a fragile survival that contributes significantly to the book's desirability among collectors of interwar period literature.

A rare and evocative collection, The Golden Rose presents five contemplative short stories by Mary Heath-Stubbs. Infused with a mystical orientation and a quietly profound observation of human nature, these tales offer an engaging, atmospheric departure from the author's conventional writings, providing a fascinating glimpse into early twentieth-century esoteric fiction.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Mary Heath-Stubbs

Book Publisher: George Allen & Unwin Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Anthologies & Short Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 160

Book Publication Year: 1929

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Woking, United Kingdom

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