Arthur Christopher Benson (1862-1925), popular essayist of Edwardian England, editor of Queen Victoria's letters, the librettist of England's beloved anthem, "Land of Hope and Glory". "All the best stories are but one story in reality - the story of escape. It is the only thing which interests us all and at all times, how to escape". A.C.B. Green cloth boards and spine, blind stamped desing, gilt to front board and spine. Spine ends bumped, small pale stain to front board near "Benson". Christmas inscription to e.p. All else clean, white text, solidly bound. sm 8 vo, 302 pp. First American Edition

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