McCulley (Johnston) The Demon.
£150
A Detective Story
New York, Chelsea House, 1925.
First edition, first printing. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
An uncommon first edition novel about the criminal underworld, by the prolific author who created Zorro.
Out of stock
Cloth slightly softened at head of spine, but overall very good; jacket with small section of damage to head of spine, some minor rubbing and edge wear, but overall very good.
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