Our Mr. Wrenn, The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1914.
First Edition, First Issue with 'M-N' code at copyright page (and with 'advance copy - not published' stamped at title page). Author's second published book and first under his own name. Extremely uncommon in original illustrated dustjacket. Mr. Wrenn, an employee of a novelty company quits his job after inheriting a fortune from his father. "His romantic gipsying through England with a wonderful woman, his life with unusual people in New York is told in chapters filled with sympathetically humorous incidents". A contemporary review stated: "The tired business man will find just the right antidote for weariness in 'Our Mr. Wrenn'". Very Good, bit of rubbing at spine ends and corners, hint of small stain at lower front cover, in Very Good dustjacket, shallow loss at spine ends and flap corners, few closed tears.
Price: $5,000.00