Donald Maxwell — A Detective in Essex
London, John Lane: The Bodley Head, 1933. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this exploration of the topography of Essex by the illustrator Donald Maxwell. The first edition of this uncommon work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Donald Maxwell (1877-1936) was a writer and illustrator known for his topographical paintings, which often adorned railway carriages. This is his entertaining topographical study of Essex, illustrated by the author throughout. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, except for a little fading to the rear board, darkening to the spine and shelf wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for a scattering of spots to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good . Ill.: Donald Maxwell. Very Good .
