E. Temple Thurston — The Open Window
London, Chapman and Hall, 1913. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon first edition of E. Temple Thurston's 'The Open Window', illustrated by Charles Robinson. Thurston was and Anglo-Irish poet, playwright and author, perhaps known best for his novel 'The City of Beautiful Nonsense', which was adapted into film twice. Contains illustrative plates and vignettes throughout. In cloth binding with gilt detailing. Externally sound, there is wear to the extremities , boards and backstrip, as well as sunning to backstrip. Internally, the pages firmly bound and are bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Charles Robinson. Very Good .