Rhode (John, pseud. Cecil Street) Tragedy at the Unicorn
£275
London, Geoffrey Bles, 1935.
Popular edition first reprint. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 4/6 (second issue?).
An uncommon early issue of this rare Rhodes title, originally published in 1928, the jacket featuring the original classic artwork by well-known artist Abbey; one of this prolific author’s earliest books, set against a yachting culture backdrop.
In stock
Browning to free endpapers, some light foxing; cloth slightly rubbed and sunned at head of spine; jacket with wear to head of spine, some other chips and creasing.
Jacket artwork by Abbey.
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