Elusive Pimpernel. Baroness Orczy. Dodd Mead, 1908.

In the series which includes The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy, this title was also the basis of a movie, starring David Niven in the title role with Michael Powell; an Emeric Pressburger film, 1950. Our copy is in remarkably good condition for its age, the light blue blind-stamped cloth cover with vivid red lettering and flowers on spine and front cover. Shelf wear at top and bottom spine corners. No dust jacket.