Russell Thorndike — The Slype

New York, Lincoln Mac Veagh; The Dial Press, 1928. Cloth. An uncommon novel following a series of odd disappearances in a dull English town, the author's presentation copy. The 'Author's Edition' of this uncommon work.Author's presentation copy, inscribed to the recto of the front endpaper, 'To, Jill Holloway, with congratulations on the scholar shift, from, Russell Thorndike, New York, 1930&apos.'The Slype' is set in the fictional boring English town 'Dullchester', which becomes plagued by a series of bizarre disappearances. Written by Russell Thorndike, a British actor best known for his 'Doctor Syn' series. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few small marks to the boards and spine. Spine is faded. Front hinge is starting but firm. Author's inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .