Starr (Richard) Stunt Girl
£95
London, Sampson Low, Marston, [1931].
First edition, early impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 5/-.
Book and wrapper are both early issues based on titles listed on half-title. A story of the films and of the stunt girl whose life is full of thrilling adventures, told in Mr. Starr’s entertaining manner.
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Gift inscription to front free endpaper; minor softening to head of spine, otherwise cloth very good; jacket with some loss to corners and spine ends.
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