Marshall (Edison) Victory in the Jungle
£125
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1933.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, price redacted from spine and inside front flap.
A tale of jade, jungles and justice, in an attractive jacket.
In stock
A very good copy; jacket with some rubbing and creasing, but overall very good.
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