WILLIAM R CASTLE JR of Hawaii~1912 Novel~THE GREEN VASE - Book

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THE GREEN VASE
By
WILLIAM R. CASTLE, JR.
NEW YORK
DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY
1912
Copyright, 1912
Published March, 1912
This is the 1st Edition of this book.
Hardbound in very good condition, 406 pages, measures approximately 5 ¼" x 7 ¾", no dust jacket.
The boards are covered in cloth with titles blind stamped in light green and a design resembling a vase also stamped on the front board. They are clean and straight with modest edge wear to the boards, a few areas of weakening areas at the edge of the spine, but no actual tears or fraying, no fading or bumps.
The interior reveals contents that area clean and tight with hinges intact. Modest age toning is noted but no foxing and no previous owner names, notations, marks, creases or tears.
THE GREEN VASE is the story of a young aspiring Bostonian woman, of perhaps middle class upbringing, privileged with some education enabling her to prove presentable in the lower rungs upper class society. She marries a young man of considerable potential, already prospering but finds that his dedication to hard work and a thrifty lifestyle fall short of her dreams. The story takes place in Boston during the period of instrialization and union activities that lay the groundwork for the inevitable romantic triangle.
THE GREEN VASE was William Castle's first literature attempt of significance. It was published in 1912 by Dodd, Mead but apparently did not receive the kind of interest that prompts reprinting. In 1913 Mr. Castle published HAWAII PAST & PRESENT again by Dodd Mead this time, a non-fiction tour-type narrative of the Hawaiian Islands that proved highly successful having been reissued many times over the years. Although I find no evidence of THE GREEN VASE ever having again been printed, it is clearly noted on the title page of all of the subsequent HAWAII PAST & PRESENT editions.
This novel, written by William Jr. Castle, Jr. of the affluent Hawaii Castles, although not a great work, is a prize find for Pacific Island collectors. A truly rare item I have seen no other copies listed on the www during the past couple years. This 1st Edition, in wonderful sturdy condition would be an excellent addition to an Island library. USPS Priority Mail Delivery, securely packed to prevent shipping damage, USPS Priority International Mail Delivery in the Economical Flat Rate Packet to 180 countries worldwide. Flat Rate Boxes available for large orders or Standard International Priority shipping rates by the pound/kilo. Standard GE tax applicable on sales to all residents of the State of Hawaii.
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