7th May, 2020 10:00 EDT
P.G. Wodehouse Collection of William Toplis
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Wodehouse, P.G.
Mr. Mulliner Speaking
London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, (1929). First edition, first issue. 8vo. 320 pp. Original orange cloth-covered boards, spotting to edges, stamped in black; all edges trimmed; offsetting and toning to front and rear endpapers; in original illustrated dust-jacket, moderately worn, spine panel faded, spine ends lightly chipped, closed tears, chipping, and darkening along panel edges; later price label removed from spine, front panel lists 17 titles beginning with "Piccadilly Jim" and ending with "Money for Nothing" (McIlvaine calls for 12 titles, although the 17 listed all precede the present title) and with 11 titles by Wyndham Martyn listed on rear panel. McIlvaine A40a.
The second book of short stories featuring Mr. Mulliner. Originally featured in magazines in the US and UK between 1924-29.
Sold for $500
Estimated at $500 - $800
London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, (1929). First edition, first issue. 8vo. 320 pp. Original orange cloth-covered boards, spotting to edges, stamped in black; all edges trimmed; offsetting and toning to front and rear endpapers; in original illustrated dust-jacket, moderately worn, spine panel faded, spine ends lightly chipped, closed tears, chipping, and darkening along panel edges; later price label removed from spine, front panel lists 17 titles beginning with "Piccadilly Jim" and ending with "Money for Nothing" (McIlvaine calls for 12 titles, although the 17 listed all precede the present title) and with 11 titles by Wyndham Martyn listed on rear panel. McIlvaine A40a.
The second book of short stories featuring Mr. Mulliner. Originally featured in magazines in the US and UK between 1924-29.
