THE STONEWARE MONKEY
$300 · Offered by Captain Ahab's Rare Books
New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1939. First American Edition. The 27th Dr. Thorndyke novel, set in the world of antiques and artifacts, called by Barzun & Taylor very nearly a masterpiece. Donaldson 36b; Hubin, p.153; Barzun & Taylor 1374. Item #7154 First Printing. Octavo 19.25cm ; peach cloth, with titling and decorations stamped in dark red on spine and front cover; red
- Printing: first
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