From Jest to Earnest

E. P. Roe

Published by Walter Scott, Limited, London, 1892

About this Item

A very smart copy of this charming novel set during Christmas in New York, following a high society group of friends and relatives. A UK edition of this work.In a full calf prize binding.Set in the country around Hudson, New York, a group of high society young people go to the country to visit their family during Christmas.Written by American author Edward Payson Roe, whose novels were very popular in their day, especially with middle class readers in England and America, with often moral and religious themes which were often compared to sermons in their style.Bookplate of Egerton Parker to the front pastedown. Parker was a teacher and house master at Hereford Cathedral School for over twenty years. Generally known as Ege Parker, he is fondly remembered for his enthusiasm and knowledge of history. In a full calf prize binding. Externally, very smart. With slight fading to the spine and a few small spots to the boards. Bookplate of one Egerton Parker to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot, heaviest to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 935Y19

Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Jest to Earnest
• Publisher: Walter Scott, Limited, London
• Publication Date: 1892
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book