Sanford, John [Julian Shapiro] — The Old Man's Place

New York, Albert and Charles Boni, 1935. . Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. The second novel of the Jewish-American novelist, set in the post-World War I Adirondacks of upstate New York, a story that centers on the criminal gang of game poachers there. "John Sanford" is the name of the protagonist of the novel published in 1933 in The Water Wheel, by Julian L. Shapiro, and Shapiro took on the pseudonym then and there. This copy is SIGNED by "Julian," in deep affection for Jesse and Nonie, at the heavily toned first free endpaper. Sturdy, attractive, tightly bound hardcover, clean, if toned interior, minimal rubbing to extremities but a bit toned and sunned along joints, top edge. Perfectly readable, usable copy. Light brown woven cloth, red lettering over black label to spine, a bit rubbed. Measures 5 1/2" wide by 7 1/2" tall. 263 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . Good