The Devin Adair Company
1955 The Trusting and the Maimed and Other Irish Stories James Plunkett Hardcover Wood Engravings by John De Pol
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DESCRIPTION
The Trusting and the Maimed and Other Irish Stories by James Plunkett, published in New York by The Devin-Adair Company in 1955, with wood engravings by John De Pol. Plunkett's stories of Irish life are paired with De Pol's crisp engravings in an attractive illustrated hardcover.
WORTH NOTING
- Author: James Plunkett
- Illustrator: John De Pol, wood engravings
- Publisher: The Devin-Adair Company, New York
- Copyright 1955; no later printing stated
- Hardcover
- No dust jacket
- No writing or inscriptions observed
MEASUREMENTS
- Approx. 8.25" H × 5.75" W
CONDITION
Good pre-owned condition with light signs of age and handling. Please review photographs for details. The boards show light shelf wear and minor edge rubbing, and the corners are lightly bumped. Interior pages are clean and the engravings intact.
STYLE NOTES
Shelve it with Frank O'Connor and Sean O'Faolain, and read one story a night.
FROM THE HOUSE
Irish stories and wood engravings were made for each other.
A useful thing should still have manners. ~ Maxwell
Condition & care
Each piece is vintage and may show gentle signs of a life well lived. All notable wear is described and photographed.
Shipping & returns
Ships within 2–3 business days, carefully wrapped.
