Author: [Elizabeth von Arnim]
Title: The Princess Priscilla&Apos;S Fortnight
Description: London, Smith, Elder, & Co, 1905. First edition. Leather. A lovely rebound first edition of this charming drama comedy by Elizabeth von Arnim, following a runaway princess. The first edition, first impression, with no subsequent impressions listed.Scarce to see rebound in a leather binding, bound by Worsfold.A charming drama-comedy, 'The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight' is a witty look at life in provincial Germany, this novel following the 21 year old Princess Priscilla of Lothen-Kunitz. Priscilla, tired of her high society life, revolts against her Prince Charming and decides to try the 'Simple Life' in England.The novel was make into a silent film in 1929, titled 'The Runaway Princess&apos.By Elizabeth von Arnim, a noted author and aristocrat known for her prolific works. She was the cousin of fellow author Katherine Mansfield, and had a three year long affair with H. G. Wells. Through her first marriage she was a Countess, and later married Frank Russell, who was the elder brother of the Nobel prize winning Bertrand Russell.Bound without the adverts.Bookplate of Antoinette Brett to the recto of the front endpaper - Antoinette was the wife of Oliver Brett; 3rd Viscount Esher, Brett was notable for being a chairman for the National Trust for 25 years, and being involved in many important cultural and artistic charities. Bookplate of John Dawson Mayne to the front paste down. Mayne was a lawyer and legal expert, who served as acting Advocate-General of the Madras Presidency. He published the most authoritative book on the Indian Penal Code, 'Mayne's Hindu Law&apos. In a half crushed morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards, bound by Worsfold. Externally, smart. Faint spots to the boards. Light mark to the paper to the rear board. Bookplate to the front paste down and to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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