More than somewhat / E.C. Bentley selects these stories by Damon Runyan and writes the introduction ; Nicolas Bentley draws the pictures
1937, 2nd edition. London : Constable. Good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Signed by previous owner. Boards dust-toned. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Internally, bright and clean. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #436218
Physical description: xxii, 311 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. Contents: Breach of promise -- Romance in the roaring forties -- Dream street rose -- The old doll's house -- Blood pressure -- The bloodhounds of broadway -- Tobias the terrible -- The snatching of bookie bob -- The lily of st. pierre -- Hold 'em yale! -- Earthquake -- "Gentlemen, the king!" -- A nice price -- Broadway financier -- The brain goes home. Subject: Short stories, American ; Fiction.
Price: €18.95