Wodehouse (P.G.) The Old Reliable
£110
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1951.
First edition in book form. 8vo. Original orange cloth blocked in black. Dust-jacket,
Originally serialised in Collier’s magazine from 24 June to 22 July 1950, under the title Phipps to the Rescue, this romantic comedy involving butlers, safecracking, movie moguls and film stars is largely set in Hollywood.
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A very good copy in slightly rubbed jacket with small chips from fore-corners.
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