English author (1905–1974) whose works include Love for Lydia and The Darling Buds of May. Signed book: Mrs. Esmond’s Life. Limited edition of 50 copies (this being No. 5). London: E. A. Lahr, 1931. Hardcover, 7.75 x 10.25. Signed on the colophon in black ink. A page of Bates’s handwritten manuscript has been inserted before the title page. Uniform light toning to inside pages and sunning to the spine, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
