Author: Norman Davey
Title: Babylon and Candlelight
Description: London, Chapman & Hall, Ltd. 1927 . First edition. Cloth. A very scarce, first edition of Norman Davey's work of fiction, 'Babylon and Candlelight&apos. First edition. Bound in the publisher's original orange cloth. Very scarce. Written by English engineer, soldier and author, Norman Davey. This particular novel was Davey's ninth novel, published following the success of 'The Pilgrim of a Smile&apos. Davey spent his post-war years travelling around Europe and writing, with these travels influencing his novels, such as this one. 'Babylon and Candlelight' draws on Davey's experiences abroad, with mentions of Middle-Europe and characters visiting from other countries.With the original bookcard issue from Fulham Public Library, charging one penny per week borrowed. In the publisher's original orange cloth binding. Externally, very good, with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark to cloth. Spine is a little faded. Library bookcard to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with a touch of age toning. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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