Mixed Infant by John Glyder First Edition Herbert Jenkins 1940. Small name inscription to ffep, lightly foxed edges. Covers are fine in original near fine pictorial dust jacket.

John Glyder's Mixed Infant (1940) is a sprightly British comedy of manners, blending domestic farce with wartime whimsy. Hapless young father Henry discovers his newborn is "mixed"—a cheeky euphemism for an unexpected bundle of chaos when his wife's glamorous cousin arrives, sparking jealousies and mix-ups. Amid rationed teas and blackout blunders, Glyder's snappy dialogue propels a whirlwind of mistaken parentage, romantic entanglements, and absurd family secrets. At around 280 pages, this Herbert Jenkins gem skewers mid-century mores with gentle satire, offering buoyant laughs through human folly and resilient humor.

This novel charms collectors of pre-WWII British light fiction, especially scarce Herbert Jenkins firsts with their evocative pictorial jackets evoking the era’s cheeky domesticity. As a lesser-known entry in Glyder's oeuvre—echoing Wodehouse's wit or Travers' farces—it captivates readers fond of escapist romps amid historical grit. Its rarity, coupled with enduring appeal for fans of 1940s comedic novels, positions Mixed Infant as a delightful pursuit for both archival enthusiasts and those seeking spirited, era-specific mirth.