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The Dragon Murder Case; A Philo Vance Story
by Van Dine, S.S
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near fine/Very good
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933. First Edition. Near fine/Very good. Small 8vo., 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 (187 x 128 mm); pp. xi + 311 + 6 advertisements. Original black cloth, titles on spine and front board in red ink, endpapers with maps of "Inwood and the Stamm Estate"; old owner's signature on front blank page. Scribner's "A" on copyright page. Original dust jacket, original cover price of $2.00 intact, DJ in mylar cover with light edgeware and 1/4 inch chips at head and toe of spine, and 1/8 inch chips at corners. The Dragon Murder Case is the seventh novel featuring Van Dine's Philo Vance character. It was also adapted to a film version in 1934, starring Warren William as Vance. This is the only Philo Vance mystery with a pictorial dust jacket.
S. S. Van Dine is the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright (1888 - 1939) an American art critic and author.
S. S. Van Dine is the pseudonym of Willard Huntington Wright (1888 - 1939) an American art critic and author.
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- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 333
- Title
- The Dragon Murder Case; A Philo Vance Story
- Author
- Van Dine, S.S
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1933
Terms of Sale
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Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
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Middletown, New York
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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