The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition

The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition

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The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
  • The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition
The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition

The Grub Street Nights Entertainments, J. C. Squire — 2nd Edition

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Publication: London, Hodder and Stoughton Limited, 1924

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 216.

Condition Report: Good. The original black cloth boards remain intact but show moderate rubbing and edge-wear, with the corners noticeably bumped and slightly frayed. The brown cloth spine is rubbed and mildly sunned, while the printed paper title label is chipped at the edges and heavily age-toned. The binding remains sound and reasonably tight, though it exhibits a slight lean. The text block features untrimmed deckle edges that are heavily age-toned and spotted with foxing. Internally, the pages are generally clean, though scattered foxing and age-toning are present, particularly affecting the preliminary leaves and margins.

Catalogue Note: This is a second edition of J. C. Squire's collection of short stories, published in December 1924, just two months after the first edition. The book is bound in the publisher’s black cloth with a printed paper spine label and is presented without a dust jacket.

This copy features an ink presentation inscription on the front free endpaper: "André Maurois from J C Squire 1925." Maurois was a prominent French author and biographer. While standard unsigned copies of this edition frequently appear on the open market, signed association copies connecting two notable interwar writers are considerably scarcer.

The Grub Street Nights Entertainments is a witty and perceptive collection of short stories that satirises the quirks, pretensions, and tribulations of the 1920s literary scene. Drawing heavily on his own experiences as the editor of The London Mercury, J. C. Squire presents a series of wry character studies, from struggling poets and desperate hacks to pompous critics and accidental bestsellers. Blending gentle mockery with genuine affection for the written word, the collection offers an entertaining glimpse into the machinations of London's literary ecosystem during the interwar years.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: J. C. Squire

Book Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Anthologies & Short Stories

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 216

Book Publication Year: 1924

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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