A Pair in Paradise, A Romance of the Italian Riviera. London: Heath Cranton Limited, 1931.
First Edition. E. M. B. dustjacket art. "The humorous of hotel life at the new health resort on the shores of the Mediterranean. A young Italian nobleman, on whose property this is built, falls in love with a charming English girl who, with her mother , has come to stay there, and very warm, ardent and Italian love making it is. But his family disapprove, and all sorts of hindrances are put in the course of true love. A tragic adventure brings the affair to a crisis. We recommend those who are going to the Riviera, this winter, to invest in a copy of this novel; while those who cannot go may travel with it at second hand, while they sit by the fire amidst our fogs and rains at home. 7/6 is a small price to pay for a ticket to the Italian Riviera!". Very scarce. Near Fine but for foxing to page edges, in Very Good dustjacket, nicked at spine ends and flap corners.
Price: $275.00