R. E. Masters — First Performance: A Mystery with Music

London, Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1956. Cloth. A smart second impression of this scarce mystery from R. E. Masters, signed by the author. Second impression October 1956, originally published September 1956. Signed by the author with an inscription that reads: "For Nicolas, An unnecessary memento of a memorable week. With best wishes, Reg Masters. Scarborough 26.4.62." Illustrated throughout. An exciting musical mystery story for young readers, which opens with Dr. Hugh Branson listening to his son Michael as he learns to play the oboe and their decision to audition for a place in the local orchestra. Written by Reginald E. Masters, an English author. Illustrated by Lunt Roberts, a British illustrator and artist best known for his work for the stories of Malcolm Saville. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light age toning to the endpapers only. Author's ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Lunt Roberts. Very Good .