Out of the Silence
New York: Rae D. Henkle Co., 1928. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Fine / Very Good. Item #018573
8vo., 311pp. Sharp First US Edition of this Lost Race novel, originally published in serial form in Argus magazine in 1919 in Australia and in book form there in 1925. Bound in black cloth with lettering stamped and bordered in silver the front board and spine. Black top-stain. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a touch of off-setting to gutters but no page toning or interior markings. A little softness to spine ends but little or no other wear. Remarkably well-preserved. Very attractive unclipped Art-Deco dust-jacket, ($2.00 on front flap). has some tiny tears at the folds and shallow chipping to spine ends and tips. Mild dust-soiling and moderate toning to spine panel. Still bright and complete and presents very well. Quite rare in any condition. A very pretty collectable copy of a scarce title, especially in such gorgeous condition and impossible to find in its original dust-jacket. No other jacketed copies currently in commerce.
Price: $1,250.00