Nov 10, 2015 - Sale 2397

Sale 2397 - Lot 332

Unsold
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
THORNDIKE, RUSSELL. Dr. Syn Returns. 8vo, publisher's gilt-lettered black cloth, spine tips lightly rubbed; first issue unclipped dust jacket priced at 7/6, spine panel darkened with shallow chips to extremities, light surface soiling; collector's drop-back case. London: Rich & Cowan, 1935

Additional Details

first edition, inscribed copy, with an 8-line signed presentation inscription including quote from "Dr. Syn's Song" ("Oh - Here's to the feet wot have walked the plank!! Yo - ho for the Dead Man's Throttle!") to unknown recipient dated March 18, 193[9?].