F. C. Philips — A Question of Color

New York, Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1895. First edition. Cloth. The first U.S. edition of Francis Charles Philips' uncommon novel on an interracial marriage, illustrated with a frontispiece. The first U.S. edition of this uncommon work.An intriguing romance with hints of a thriller, in which a young woman is faced with the temptation of marrying a rich African prince, for whom she must throw off her fiance. Illustrated with a frontispiece.By Francis Charles Philips.One page of adverts to the rear.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, a little rubbed. A few light marks to the cloth. Minor bumping to the extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .