Rhodes (Evan H.) The Prince of Central Park
£95
London, W.H. Allen, 1976.
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original brown boards. Dust-jacket, priced £3.50.
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Small mark to title-page, ink ownership markings to front pastedown; corners a little bumped; minor marking and tanning visible to lower jacket panel.
Jacket artwork by Val Biro.
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