Haggard (H. Rider) Heu-Heu or the Monster.
£450
Ontario, The Ryerson Press, 1924
First Canadian edition, using British sheets with sole exception of inserted title page. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket.
An Allan Quatermain novel in which Allan meets Zikali again and along with Hans sets off in search of some special leaves and a mythical creature.
Very elusive in wrapper.
Out of stock
couple of small marks to front boards, offsetting to fep, overall VG+. Unpriced wrapper is identical to U.K. first showing couple embracing with volcano in the background. Minor chipping at top of spine not affecting any lettering.
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