Horler (Sydney) High Pressure
£95
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1946.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 8/6.
“This novel has a strong, ingenious plot, sparkling characterisation and, above all, that irresistible sense of humour which has now made Sydney Horler famous as a comedian in print.” (jacket blurb)
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A very good bright example, in a very good jacket with just a bit of rubbing to extremities and corners.
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