TROLLOPE, ANTHONY — The Warden
New York: The Heritage Press, 1955. Hardcover. The first novel in Anthony Trollope's Chronicles of Barsetshire series, followed by his noted "Barchester Towers." First published in 1855, "The Warden" is centered around the author's Rev. Septimus Harding character, who is warden at a hospital for the poor. This deluxe reprint 1955 'Centenary Edition' in slipcase with illustrations by Fritz Kredel and an introduction by Angela Thirkell. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. XVII: 20) along with original publisher invoice to club member. --- In blue/red/green/glittery gold marbled paper-covered boards backed in maroon cloth. Gilt-stamped titling on spine, maroon topstain. Volume housed in maroon paper-covered slipcase. --- With slightly sunned spine, else a tightly-bound, unmarked copy. Slipcase with moderate scuffing & sunning, is otherwise structurally sound.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; xviii, 262 pages. Very Good+ .
