The Slype, Russell Thorndike — 2nd Edition

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The Slype, Russell Thorndike — 2nd Edition

Name: The Slype, Russell Thorndike — 2nd Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 2093-EV-G-1
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Condition

Good: Publisher’s original cloth binding shows marks and staining across the boards, together with noticeable discolouration to the spine from age and handling. Lettering to the spine and front board remains clear and legible. Binding square and firm. Text block has darkened with age and shelf wear, though the page edges remain crisp and clean. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout, showing little evidence of handling and appearing unread.

Description

Second edition published by Florin Books under Jonathan Cape. A scarce early edition by the prolific British novelist and playwright Russell Thorndike, best remembered for creating the infamous Doctor Syn series. Titles published under the Florin Books imprint are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly from the inter-war period, making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of early twentieth-century popular fiction and Thorndike's work.

The Slype is a dramatic tale of mystery, suspense, and human conflict, combining atmospheric settings with compelling characterisation and narrative intrigue. Written in Thorndike's distinctive style, the novel reflects the author's talent for weaving adventure and psychological tension into an engaging story.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Russell Slype

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Adventure

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1933

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Book Binding: Cloth

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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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