Herbert N. Casson — Parables of to-Day

London, The Efficiency Magazine, 1923. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce anthology of entertaining parables by Herbert Newton Casson, the first edition. The first edition of this very scarce work.Signed by the author to the half-title, 'To Harvey Anderson, with the highest esteem + best wishes, Herbert N. Casson, Christmas, 1923&apos.An entertaining volume of comical parables, collected together by Herbert Newton Casson.The parables in which volume had previously been published in 'The Efficiency Magazine', which was owned and edited by Casson, running from 1915 to 1950.Herbert Newton Casson was a Canadian journalist, who primarily wrote about technology and business. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, a little discoloured. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Only a few light marks to the cloth. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some scattered spots. Author's inscription to the half-title. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .