The World’s Best One Hundred Detective Stories – 8 volumes of the full 10 set.
Compiled by Eugene Thwing. Published by Funk and Wagnalls Company in 1929. First American Edition Set. Measurement of each book is 6.25″ x 4″, each book is approximately 200 pages
1929 – The Worlds Best 100 Detective Stories – In Ten Volumes – published by Funk & Wagnalls Company
An exemplary example of the late 1920s/early 1930s publishing, when more reading was encouraged and books were made to last and be shared. Bound in beautiful green with gold stamped titles, in a “washable binding” called Fabrikoid made by Dupont.
Authors include the greats of the time: A.C. Doyle, H.C. Bailey, E.P. Butler, M.D. Post, A. Christie, F. L. Packard, V. Starrett, just to name a few. These 8 volumes of the complete 10 volume set of Antiquarian books is a nice addition to a detective fiction fan’s collection.
Books are in good condition with gentle wear. No obvious stains on the outside of any volume. Some gold leafing still visible on top edges. Volume 1 has a half-page hinge split between the Title page and pre-title (picture is included of this) and Volume 7 has a full seam split between the Contents page adjacent to the copyright page. Other than these 2 issues the rest of the bindings are solid. Original marketing sticker still gently glued to the first page of volume one. (See picture included in gallery area of this!).
Original marketing sticker still present
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~ Price posted is in (CAD) Canadian Dollars ~
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