Evelyn Page — The Chestnut Tree

New York , The Vanguard Press, Inc. 1964. First edition. Hardback. A very scarce first edition of this work centred on the tightly-knit residents of a small hotel, inscribed by the author A very scarce first edition of this work.Signed inscription by the author to the front free endpaper, dedicated to one Alice Johnson for "a favourable review from an understanding and expert critic."In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. In the original quarter cloth binding and paper covered boards.This story of subtle satire takes place over a summer in a small hotel called The Chestnut Tree, the residents of whom are of sound social position. However, gossip takes over when there are speculations of financial ruin for many at the Chestnut. In the original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent with minor signs of shelf wear. Dust wrapper has small chipping to the head and tail of spine and light spotting to the spine's wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.