Paul Gallico — Flowers for Mrs Harris

London, Michael Joseph, 1958. First edition. Cloth. The first U.K. edition of Paul Gallico's first novel featuring his charming charwoman Mrs. Ada Harris, this novel following her adventures in Paris. The first U.K. edition, published in the U.S. as 'Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris&apos.In the original price-clipped dust wrapper.A charming and heartwarming novel following a London charwoman, Ada Harris, as she goes to Paris to buy herself an evening gown from the House of Dior. This entertaining tale has been adapted into film and tv numerous times. By Paul Gallico, a notable twentieth century American author. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Front board is a little bowed. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Spots to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Dust wrapper with a little edge wear with a few small closed tears and an aged tape repair to the head of the front joint. Spine is a little discoloured. Some minor marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few spots to the first few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.