Rough Road Home, Domestic Fiction, Melissa Mather, 1958, First Edition

Who wrote it: Rough Road Home is a 1958 first edition novel by Melissa Mather, published by Lippincott, with dust jacket art signed by Ilonka Karasz, the celebrated illustrator known for her decades of New Yorker covers. What it's about: It's a story of community life in a small rural town, warm and observant in the way mid-century domestic fiction often was. Condition: Blue cloth hardcover, dust jacket present with a torn front flap and light soiling. The front pastedown carries a previous owner's name, Sue Cooper, on a small paper label. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions. Thanks so much for visiting, ❤️ Jess