Violet Moses

Merrick, Leonard

Published by Richard Bentley and Son, London, 1891

About this Item

First edition, with half-titles. [iv], 284; [iv], 272; [iv], 236 pp., + [4] pp. catalog. 3 vols. 8vo. Merrick (1864-1939) turned to writing after an unsuccessful attempt at making a living on the stage. His second novel, VIOLET MOSES, "satirically draws upon the Anglo-Jewish background of the St John's Wood and Maida Vale areas of late Victorian London" (ODNB). His writing never achieved much favor with the public though it was highly esteemed by other writers Sadleir called him an "author's author" Wolff 4755; Sadleir 1712 Covers of light blue cloth lettered in dark blue, dark blue spine lettered in gilt, edges marbled blue and white. Slight soiling visible to the light blue covers, minimal shelf wear to extremities. Very good [iv], 284; [iv], 272; [iv], 236 pp., + [4] pp. catalog. 3 vols. 8vo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Violet Moses
• Publisher: Richard Bentley and Son, London
• Publication Date: 1891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition, with half-titles.
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