Weaver (John V.A.) Hollywood-Nymph
£225
London &c., Cassell, 1932.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original orange cloth lettered in black. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A satirical exposé on the glitter & glamour of Hollywood.
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A little very minor foxing; cloth very good; jacket slightly tanned at spine, but overall very good.
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