Richmal Crompton | A collection of 12 novels, first editions, presentation copies inscribed

Richmal Crompton

A collection of 12 novels, all FIRST EDITION PRESENTATION COPIES INSCRIBED, comprising:

1. Anne Morrison. London: Jarrolds, 19252. The Thorn Bush. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1928

3. Mist and Other Stories. London: Hutchinson, 1928, annotated by the author

4. Felicity Stands By. London: George Newnes, 1928

5. The Middle Things. London: Hutchinson, 1928, annotated by the author

6. The Silver Birch. London: Hutchinson, 1931

7. The Holiday. London: Macmillan, 1933

8. Caroline. London: Macmillan, 1936

9. Steffan Green. London: Macmillan, 1940

10. Mrs Frensham describes a Circle. London: Macmillan, 1942, annotated by the author, pictorial dust-jacket

11. Four in Exile. London: Hutchinson, 1954, presentation copy inscribed by Richmal Crompton to Margaret Disher, pictorial dust-jacket

12. Matty and the Dearingroydes. London: Hutchinson, 1956, pictorial dust-jacket

12 volumes, 8vo, ALL FIRST EDITIONS, PRESENTATION COPIES INSCRIBED BY RICHMAL CROMPTON, NO. 11 TO HER NIECE MARGARET DISHER, THE REMAINDER TO HER SISTER GWEN, original cloth, pictorial dust jackets where mentioned, preserved in wooden boxes, generally cloth faded, no. 2 covers affected by damp, occasional minor damp marks, jackets generally creased and slightly faded 

Richmal Crompton was best known for her William books, however it was as an adult novelist she wished to be known, and which she enjoyed the most, never understanding why her adult novels never received the acclaim of her William books.

PROVENANCE:

Gwen Disher, thence by descent to Margaret Disher