Description: Hardcover, first U.S. edition of "Witch Wood" by John Buchan, published in 1927 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (The Riverside Press). This was an advance copy given to the author Florence Converse, who signed her name on the first page in ink. The advance copy slip is still attached, noting that the release date was August 12, 1927. VERY GOOD condition. Strong spine, no damage. Slight fading/scuffs on cover but no scratches. Front panel and spine are stamped in green. Black and green printed title page. Decorated green endpapers. Untrimmed pages with top edge dyed green. Very slight discoloration on the bottom page edge. Octavo, 325 pages. "Witch Wood" by John Buchan is a haunting, enchanting tale of mystery and magic, set against the eerie backdrop of 17th-century Scotland. David Sempill, a young and idealistic minister, takes up a post in the rural parish of Woodilee, a place shrouded in ancient secrets and whispered tales of witchcraft. As David delves deeper into the lives of his new congregation, he begins to unravel the tangled threads of a dark and mystical world that lies just beyond the edge of reality, and finds himself drawn to Katrine Yester, a mysterious and alluring woman with a deep connection to the land and its secrets. With its dreamlike setting, vivid characters, and masterful storytelling, "Witch Wood" is a spellbinding tale of suspense and enchantment.
Price: 193 USD
Location: New York, New York
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Cambridge, Mass.
Signed: No
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1927
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Region: North America
Author: John Buchan
Topic: Fantasy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
