"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
— P.J. O'Rourke
The Valley of Fear.
London: George Bell and Sons, 1915. [Detective novel] First English Edition, Colonial issue. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.[viii]; 306; 8, ads; 16, catalogue dated April 1915. Publisher's burgundy cloth (also issued in scarlet), with gilt titles to spine, blocked in blind to upper. Discreet name to pastedown, some spotting to edges and text block, a few spots/reading marks within. Binding moderately handled, gilt dulled as often. The statement on the copyright page reads 'This Edition is intended for circulation only in India and the British Colonies'. Due to the climate of such territories, many examples are foxed within. Item #75216
Green and Gibson A39b.i.
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