"ALLEN, GRANT" What's Bred in the Bone. £1000 Prize Novel. "London: Tit-Bits Offices, 1891." First edition "NCBEL III, 1033; Hubin, page 6; not in Wolff, who had many titles by Allen, including “most of his fiction.”" "8vo, original decorated blue cloth, red, black, green and gilt lettering." " ¶ An elusive novel by Grant Allen (1848-1899), a highly regarded scientific philosopher who supported himself by writing adventurous and sometimes sensational fiction. This work, written in response to a contest for the best serial novel for Tit-Bits magazine, falls in the latter category." "Edges a little rubbed; rear hinge starting, but sound; very good copy." Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 21568    inquire

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