Michael Fairless [Margaret Barber] — The Roadmender
London, Duckworth, 1926 . Leather. A lovely example of this influential book of Christian meditations, in a half morocco signed binding from Hatchards. 'The Roadmender' is a thoughtful and meaningful book of meditations. When first published in 1902 this work saw immediate success, being reprinted 31 times in 10 years, and appealing greatly to Edwardian tastes.Written by Margaret Barber under the pseudonym Michael Fairless.In a half morocco signed binding by Hatchards.With the bookplate of porcelain and navy medal collector Oliver Stirling Lee to the verso of the front free endpaper. In a half morocco signed binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, excellent, with back strip lightly age toned, as is common with navy morocco. Bookplate to verso of front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .
