Illustrated by V.H. Drummond. The King among the Stars was bought for three farthings. He was thrown in with an old broom (at 2s.5d.); Rosemary’s slave until they could undo the magic spell. First edition of this scarce first in the Carbonel books. VG+ original red publisher’s boards with gilt lettering to the spine. Bumping to spine and top edge of front board and some offsetting to front endpaper, otherwise clean and bright. In Good price clipped dustwrapper showing some chipping to the spine, tear to rear panel and rubbing and wear.