GOOD CHEER FOR CHRISTMAS 1884. THE PRODIGALS: AND THEIR INHERITANCE by Mrs. Oliphant. London: Isbister & Company, Limited, December 1884. Octavo, single issue (68 pages), original salmon wrappers printed in black, sewn. Complete short novel by Mrs. Oliphant illustrated by Robert Barnes. Inserted advertising leaves are present: "The Luck of the Darrells" by James Payne to be published in GOOD WORDS, 1885, on yellow paper stock, and three leaves at rear advertising Life Association of Scotland, etc. THE PRODIGALS: AND THEIR INHERITANCE was published as a book in two volumes in 1894 by Methuen (see Sadleir 1886 and Wolff 5274). Not in Wolff. Wrappers worn and frayed along spine and fore-edges, some loss at spine ends and along fore-edge of rear cover, a very good copy. (#170406).
Price: $250.00
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