With Malice Toward Some
Margaret Halsey
📚 Genre
Humor - Satirical Travel Memoir
🏢 Publisher
Simon and Schuster
📅 Publication Year
1938
🔢 ISBN
Not applicable for this 1938 edition (pre-ISBN era)
About This Book
A witty and satirical account of an American woman's experiences living in England, observing British manners, culture, and idiosyncrasies with sharp humor. The image shows the title page with a vibrant yellow background box, black typography, the Simon and Schuster Inner Sanctum logo, and attribution to illustrator Peggy Bacon.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
278
Edition
First Edition
Series
Standalone work
Target Audience
General Audience - Adults
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good based on the clean white page stock, crisp typography, and lack of visible foxing or tearing on the visible title page.
Estimated Value
$15-$45
Rarity
Common, as it was a commercial bestseller with numerous printings, though finding a first edition in very good or better condition with an intact dust jacket requires some search effort.
Historical Significance
A massive bestseller upon its release in 1938, it was praised for its uniquely sharp, irreverent American female perspective on British culture just prior to World War II, establishing Margaret Halsey as a notable satirist.
Collector Notes
Key collectibility factor is the presence and condition of the original dust jacket, which significantly impacts value. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the yellowing elements and paper quality. Verify first edition statements on the copyright page if present.
Similar Books
The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield, My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell, Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson, Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell
Notable Features
First edition state, illustrated by renowned American artist and satirist Peggy Bacon, classic Simon and Schuster typography from the late 1930s.