The Cape Cod Mystery (From the Personal Library of Cover Illustrator H. Lawrence Hoffman)
New York: Pocket Books, 1942. H. Lawrence Hoffman. 1st Paperback Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. Item #017979
Vintage Paperback Pocket #171. Sharp First Paperback Printing of the author's first mystery. July, 1942. No cover price. Square, tight and clean throughout with supple pages and no toning. Rubbing to hinges and edges Surface creases. Still fresh and bright with no chipping or tears. Though not marked in any way, this came directly from the library of H. Lawrence Hoffman who illustrated the front cover. His son, David Hoffman, the noted documentary filmmaker, has signed a statement with information about his father, the artist, and attesting that the book was from his library. A copy of this is included. A presentable collectable copy at a great price.
Price: $15.00