Elsie Jeanette Oxenham — Ven at Gregory&Apos;S

London, W. & R. Chambers, 1925 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this 1925 Elsie J. Oxenham novel, in the exceptionally scarce original dust wrapper. The very scarce first edition, first impression of this novel.In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper.Illustrated with a frontispiece and three plates by Nina K. Brisley. Collated, complete.The fourth novel in the author's five work 'Sussex Set' series, taking place in the coastal village of Pagham.A direct sequel to the previous work in the series - 'The School Without a Name' - this continues the story of Miss Angel"s school, with new girls of varying ages.With the inscription of F. Coast, 1955 to the recto of the front free endpaper, and further inscription to the verso of the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, exceptionally bright, with minor shelf wear to back strip tail. Inscriptions to recto and verso of front free endpaper. Dust wrapper a touch age toned to back strip, with minor handling marks to head of front wrap. Small loss of paper to back strip tail, with four small closed tears to head of back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Nina K. Brisley. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.