The House of Prayer (Everyman's Library #923)

CONVERSE, Florence (author); WEBB, Margaret Ely (illustrations)

Published by Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., London / New York, 1950

About this Item

A 1950 reprint of the 1935 issuance. First published in 1908. Florence Converse's story follows a young boy as he learns about his Church. With seven charming black & white illustrations by Margaret Ely Webb. Born in New Orleans, the author attended Wellesley College and wrote for the Atlantic Monthly. Entry 923 in Everyman's Library 'For Young People' series. --- In EL binding style 3 with full blue cloth-covered boards and gilt-stamped spine titling; blindstamped Eric Ravilious-designed 'shell' to cover and brown topstain. In blue dust jacket with Ravilious 'EL-on-shell' design to front panel. --- With prior owner's dated signature to front free endpaper and mis-cut p.157/58, else a tightly-bound and unmarked copy. Dust jacket with slight creasing and chafing, otherwise bright, intact and wrapped in removable clear plastic protector.; 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); [13], 2-276 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The House of Prayer (Everyman's Library #923)
• Publisher: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., London / New York
• Publication Date: 1950
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
• Seller catalogs:
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  • >>Everyman's Library Editions
  • >>Illustrated Classics