Morice Gerard [John Jessop Teague] — The Last Link

London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1911 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this work of historical fiction by clergyman Morice Gerard, set in the late seventeenth century. The very scarce first edition, first impression of this novel.The work of clergyman and author John Jessop Teague, who wrote under the pseudonym Morice Gerard.A thrilling work of historical fiction, set in the year 1690. The central character, Sir Ralph Chesney, is given a cipher by William of Orange, and is charged to protect it with his life.Former owner's inscription to front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip tail. A touch of fading to fore edge and tail of front board, with light rubbing to joints. Otherwise, externally smart. Spotting to text block fore edge. Front hinge lightly strained, but firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Significant spotting to title page and first and last few leaves, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Former owner's pencil inscription to title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .