Father Owned a Circus: A Biographical Novel (Inscribed) by Evans, Sherlock Holmes - 1951

Philadephia: Dorrance & Company, 1951. Third printing. Signed and inscribed by the author. Octavo, red cloth (hardcover), gilt letters, 320 pp. From author’s note: The names of persons appearing in this character story, except those of Father and Mother Evans, my own, and my brother’s are ficticious; as are the names of towns and places, with the exception of Justus. Massillon, and Wooster, Ohio. While the stiuations and persons are taken from life, obviously names are disguised to avoid arm to the indivduals, many of whom are still living, or to the memories of the deceased ones, as well as to give the author complete freedom in telling the whole strange story, just as it was spun from life. This narrative is fictional-biography and, where necessary, some compromises with reality have been made, but the basic story is genuine, truthful, and moving. I hope you find it an enjoyable reading adventure.

Philadelphia, PA: Dorrance & Co., 1951. Third Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 320pp.; HB red w/gilt; some rub; lt.tan w/clean,tight pgs. DJ yellow w/blk.&red-pic.cover; some rub w/wear on edges&corners. "This narrative is fictional-biography and, where necessary, some compromises with reality have been made, but the basic story is genuine, turthful, and moving. I hope you find it an enjoyable reading adventure.

Dorrance, 1951. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). A very nice copy of the 3rd printing with a full page inscription by the author..

Philadelphia: Dorrance and Co, 1951. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Inscribed by the author on the fly leaf. 1951, First Edition. 320 pp. Hardcover, red cloth. A Very Good copy in a Very Good dust jacket. Very slight lean to the spine; clean and unmarked text. There is a thin, but 4-inch long area of discoloration to the rear board where the dust jacket was temporarily stuck to the board; however, there are no signs of water damage or odor to the book. The DJ shows faint signs of discoloration from the stuck area on its blank side only; also shows shallow chipping to the spine ends and corners, and faint discoloration to the spine. DJ now housed in a mylar wrap. First printing, inscribed by the author. Digital images available upon request.

Dorrance. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1951. Hardcover. Red woven boards, gilt titling on cover and spine. Solid binding, minimal wear. Small water spot on back cover. Inscribed to owner: 'To Dr. _________, who answered our call in the middle of the night and had to give us the sad news that father was gone. - Sherlock H. Evans'. DJ chipped and worn along edges, water spot damage on back corresponding with spot on board. Now enclosed in clear wrapper. Photos on request. .