Pictorial cover in good condition

Walter de la Mare's introduction is very much more than the usual foreword: it is a comprehensive essay on the whole subject"

Packed with 100 intriguing and authentic photographs

but have to look closely

Faded rear cover

MM Erckmann-Chatrian - The Forest House, Sampson Low, 1871, First GB Edition Box 172 Pictorial cover in good conditionMM Erckmann Chatrian The Forest House and Catherine's Lovers, Sampson Low, 1871, First GB Edition Translated by John Simms. Originally decorated brown cloth gilt in good condition. Marks on spine and bumped ends. Bumped and worn corners. Mark on front cover fore edge. Pencil notation to endpaper and half title page. Text firm and clean. Small sticker to rear endpaper. Weight 395g. Pages 272.