The Imp and the Angel

Author's third book, following earlier collections dedicated to girls, this one is designed to appeal to all children in its 7 tales involving a mischievous imp. In 168 pages with 7 internal black-and-white plates by Bernard J. Rosenmeyer; a Frontispiece by him is missing. Orig. published in 1901, this is the 1902 printing of that First Edition. Hardcover small 8vo has tan cloth-covered boards with illustration & title stamped in red, white & blue to front & spine. Condition is VG+: very clean & bright, text block securely sewn, but gutter cracked at title page & starting to split at final page in text. Pages creamy white with modest tanning to edges, unmarked save for old gift inscription in faded script dated 1904 to ffep. Slight darkening to spine & white discoloration to entire spine, with white discoloration to head/mottled white areas to lower half of rear board as well. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.…