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THE SCOURGE OF THE DESERT [Inscribed by James H.R. Cromwell]
London: Rich & Cowan, Ltd., 1936. First Edition. Octavo, 262 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Good plus dust jacket. Spine black with tan lettering. Dust jacket protected in mylar covering, with price cut. Soiling, scuffing, and chipping to covers. Fraying to cloth on head and tail of spine. Toning to interior pages. Inscribed by James H.R. Cromwell on title page. Inscription reads, "Merry Christmas and hoping you have a lovely sleigh ride with Santa Claus on the sands of Palm Beach / December, 3rd 1936 / (Xmas to you)." Shelved in Case 8 1/2.
1396809
Shelved Dupont Bookstore
Price: $150
NOTES
James H.R. Cromwell (1896-1990) was an American diplomat and United States Ambassador to Canada under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.