Clemence Dane; Helen Simpson — Enter Sir John
New York, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1928. First edition. Cloth. A mystery crime novel by Clemence Dane and Helen Simpson. The first edition of this work. This is the first of three novels written as a collaboration of Helen Simpson and Clemence Dane. With original unclipped dustwrapper. This work concerns Martella Baring, a young actress who is convicted of murder. Her fellow actor Sir John Saumarez tries to prove her innocence. In a full cloth binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, very smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of spine and to the extremities. Dustwrapper is sunned to the spine and to the edges. Small loss to the head and tail due to chipping. Prior owner's bookplate to the front endpaper, Peter Apap Bologna. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned to the edges and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.
