The Puppet Crown

This copy of The Puppet Crown shows significant wear consistent with its age. The spine is worn and discolored, and the covers display some staining and edge wear. The pages are yellowed, typical of a book from the early 1900s, but the text remains legible. There is no dust jacket, and the binding is intact, making it a stable copy for reading or collection.

The Puppet Crown by Harold MacGrath, published by Grosset & Dunlap in New York, 1901, is a historical fiction novel that captures the intrigue and drama of a bygone era. This edition, though lacking a dust jacket, is a reflection of the early 20th-century publishing style. Harold MacGrath, known for his prolific writing during the early 1900s, weaves a tale that is both engaging and reflective of the social dynamics of its time. This copy, printed by Grosset & Dunlap, a notable publisher of the period, is an example of the book's early distribution. Although the year of this specific edition is not definitively marked as a first edition, it remains a valuable piece for collectors interested in early 20th-century literature. The book's condition shows signs of age, with a worn spine and some discoloration on the covers, but the binding remains intact, preserving the story within.