Isabel Stuart Robson
The Fortunes of Eight or The House in Harford Place Isabel Robson HC, 1930
The Fortunes of Eight or The House in Harford Place Isabel Robson HC, 1930
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Story Title: The Fortunes of Eight (or The House in Harford Place)
Date of Publication: 1930 (first edition)
Edition: First Edition Hardcover
Publisher: S. W. Partridge & Co. Ltd.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Language: English
Artists: E. J. Stannard (frontispiece and six illustrations noted in the edition)
Writers: Isabel Stuart Robson (also credited as Isabel S. Robson)
Key Facts: The Fortunes of Eight (full subtitle: Or, The House in Harford Place) is a scarce 1930s juvenile fiction story by Isabel Suart Robson, published by the British firm S. W. Partridge & Co., known for wholesome, moralistic tales for young readers. The story centres on the adventures and fortunes of a group of eight young people (likely siblings or friends) living in or associated with a house in Harford Place. It includes six interior illustrations and follows the style of early 20th-century British children's literature with themes of family, adventure, and personal growth.
Page Count: 363
Condition: Features the attractive dark blue ribbed cloth binding with gilt title and ornate floral decoration on the front board and spine. Previous owner's name on the sub-title page
- Binding is intact with moderate shelf wear and some rubbing to the cloth (especially edges and corners).
- Gilt lettering and decoration remain legible but show age-related dulling.
- Boards have light soiling and minor marks consistent with an almost 100-year-old book.
- Interior appears complete with the expected age toning and possible minor foxing.
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