Ralph L. Finn — Down Oxford Street

London, Hutchinson & Co. 1944. First edition. Cloth. A scarce, first edition of this charming work of romantic fiction set on Oxford Street, written by Ralph L. Finn, with the very scarce, original dust wrapper. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped and exceptionally scarce dust wrapper. Dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the British Library. Written by British author Ralph L. Finn, who was particularly known for his works of science-fiction, some of which contained elements of romance.'Down Oxford Street' tells the story of around twenty characters who happen to be on Oxford Street in London on the same September afternoon. Finn weaves romance around them, written both as a collection of stories and as one singular story, bringing to life the human connection between them. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light bumping to the extremities and strips of fading to the spine. One or two light spots to the fore edge. Dust wrapper is generally smart, with light creasing and edge wear. The odd tear to the extremities of the wrap, with a 2" tear to the front joint head. Light sunning to the spine of the wrap and a little soiling to the rear, with the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound, with bright, clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.