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Sterling, Stewart (pseudonym for Prentice Winchell).

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, [1942]. Octavo, pp. [1-6] [1-2] 3-250, original dark yeallow cloth, spine stamped in dark red, top edge stained dark red, fore edge uncut. First edition. The author's first mystery novel which introduces Chief Fire Marshall Ben Pedley. [Reference: Hubin, p. 770]. Small label remnant to upper corner to rear paste down, lower front corner bumped, a nearly fine copy in a bright, very good dust jacket with light wear to edges and a small closed tear at the lower front flap fold with some creases. A nice copy of an uncommon book with no fading of the spine panel. (23556). Item #23556

Price: $300.00