The Last Of Uptake Or The Estranged Sisters

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A tale that Simon Harcourt-Smith's wrote to amuse his wife, Rosamund, during the Blitz when she was laid up in plaster after a motoring accident. It concerns a country house, Uptake, and the problems of inheritance. Rex Whistler's charming illustrations, some in colour, are amongst the last that he completed. Hardback with red cloth boards and gilt lettering. No dustjacket. Ownership name on front endpaper, which is also slightly foxed. otherwise all pages are clean and unmarked.

19.99 GBP