A smart first edition of this collection of short stories from New Zealand writer and critic Katherine Mansfield. First edition of this collection of stories. The Albatross Modern Continental Library. A collection of short stories, with titles including: "The Tiredness of Rosabel", "New Dresses", "Violet", "Late at Night", and the well-known piece "The Doll's House". Written by Kathleen Mansfield Murry, a New Zealand writer and critic who was an important figure in the modernist movement. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, smart with minor wear and light sunning to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is sound with light wear and chipping to the extremities. Light sunning to the spine with the odd small closed tear to the panel edges. Two 1" closed tears to the front panel. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light age toning to the extremities. Very Good Indeed