Mrs. Belloc Lowndes — Cressida: No Mystery
London, Heinemann, 1928. First edition. Cloth. A scarce, signed first edition copy of this mystery by Mrs. Belloc Lowndes. Taking place at a Christmas party at a country house and mostly recalls her previous work 'The Uttermost Farthing&apos. Includes an ink inscription by the author. In cloth binding with gilt detailing in original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally sound, there is some rubbing and very light wear to the extremities. Front hinge strained. The dustwrapper has some wear and loss to its joints, as well as some tears to the extremities. There is also some browning to the front panel and backstrip. Backstrip has been reinforced Internally, the book is firmly bound with some spotting throughout. Good . Ill.: None. Good/Good.
