The Cream of the Jest
New York: The Modern Library, 1927. First Thus. Introduction by Harold Ward. No jacket. Bound in dark green leather over flexible boards with gilded device on the front and gilded lettering on the spine. Light rubbing at edges and along joints, one short scuff on back. Double-rule binding and with Bernhard end-papers. Stated "First Modern Library Edition" on copyright; also sates eighth printing which refers to this being the 8th overall printing of the book (including true first editions) - this a true first Modern Libary edition. The interior is lightly and evenly toned, otherwise it is clean and clear throughout. Overall very good to near fine.
Pages: (16) 250 (4 pages of ads) Dimensions: 6(5/8) x 4(7/16) x (9/16). Very Good. Item #5468
Price: $75.00