Freeman, R Austin - Dr Thorndyke Intervenes

A US first edition, first impression in the rare wrapper. 1933 stated on the title and copyright pages.

WRAPPER : The period wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It is unclipped, showing the price $2.00 on the inside flap. It shows slight wear to all edges and to the spine ends. The orange background colouring on the spine panel has slightly faded. There is a touch of loss to the front panel / front inside flap crease. Looks sharp in protective plastic.

BOOK : The book is square and very tight. The boards are bright. The corners are sharp. The spine ends are lightly bruised. The pages are clean. The closed page edges are sound, the orange top stain is dust speckled. The binding is solid and without cracked hinges. There are no loose or dog-eared pages. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A very nice copy in a protected wrapper.

Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1933

Condition: Very Good +. Wrapper: Very Good +