Harropian Books

[PBO w. DJ] Death Slams the Door : A Martin Sober Mystery

CADE, Paul

New York: Modern Age, 1937. First Edition. Paperback. Illustrated card wraps, 12mo size (7-5/8 inches tall), pp. 180, [2-ads], illustrated w. a character sketch and 3 building floor plans. Volume w. p.o. name "Max Honey" to ffep and front panel of DJ, a stray pen mark to front flap, faint corner crease to bottom corner of lower cover and a tiny roll to spine, Unclipped DJ with some wear and rubs, tape repairs verso. "Strongest Man in the World" cover artwork signed "McCurdy" Near Fine / Very Good. Item #1047

Predating the first recognized pocket book (Pearl Buck's The Good Earth) published in the US by Pocket Books in 1938, this unusual, jacketed PBO seems to be unrecognized in the oeuvre. Ref. Hubin p. 124; Barzun & Taylor 605.

Price: $90.00 CAD  other currencies