Somerville, E. OE. and Martin Ross — Notions in Garrison

London, Methuen & Co., 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Uncommonly available in the trade in SIGNED condition, and while structurally sound, an unlovely copy. Pasted inside front flap is a note of compliments from the author and typed "With the compliments of Col. J.C. Somerville" and is written Louise & her New book, dated Aug 4 - 1942. SIGNED opposite, "For My two Lovely Ladies - Louise and Ann Platt from 'Louiseeder' (?) Wishing Tree Lodge, Clinton, Conn., May Day, 1951." Bound in a nearly square hardcover format, orange cloth, sunned and discolored, scuffed tips and edges, considerably foxed at endpapers and moderately so throughout the remainder, though clean and tightly bound, with rough-cut page edges. Dust jacket in tatters, head in place by a paper-backed Bro-dart jacket; much of spine is missing, front and rear panels present but considerably chipped.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . Fair/Poor,