The only rose and other tales / by Sarah Orne Jewett ; with an introd. by Rebecca West

Jewett, Sarah Orne (1849-1909)

1937, First Edition. London : J. Cape. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Foxing and dust-toning to end papers as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #383163

Physical description; 280 p. ; 18 cm. Contents: Introduction.--The only rose.--The guests of Mrs. Timms.--The passing of Sister Barsett.--Decoration day.--The courting of Sister Wisby.--A native of Winby.--Aunt Cynthy Dallett.--Miss Tempy's watchers.--The Dulham ladies.--Miss Peck's promotion.--The flight of Betsey Lane.--The Hiltons' holiday.--A white heron.

Price: €18.00