H. E. BATES. — The Seekers. (SIGNED)

John & Edward Bumpus, London, 1st Edition, Signed by Author(s), First Edition (first printing). This copy signed by the author on the half-title. Slim 8vo. 32pp. Paper-covered boards, lettered and ornately bordered in gilt at the upper board. The tiniest hint of spotting to the edges and endpapers. A virtually fine copy in the original unprinted tissue protector, which is a little chipped at several extremities. The author's third published work, a short story for children, penned when Bates was working in the childrens department of J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. on Oxford Street, and seemingly distributed as a Christmas greeting by the store. Eads A4., Near Fine