Gallows' Orchard. New York: Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith. 1930.
First Edition. Listed as a marginal mystery in Hubin, the novel tells of a girl whose fearlessness antagonizes the Scottish village she lives in, entangling murder, marriage, birth and death into the mix. A book most well known for its striking dustjacket art, a highspot in jacket illustration for the period. Near Fine but for small contemporary art-deco bookplate at front pastedown, in Very Good plus dustjacket, tiny chip at top spine end.
Price: $65.00
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