Sam in the Suburbs

Wodehouse, P. G.

Published by George H. Doran, 1925

About this Item

Published first as "Sam the Sudden" in the United Kingdom, the American edition was initially published as a serial in the Saturday Evening Post throughout 1925. Sam in the Suburbs was written before Wodehouse, one of the most popular humorists of the early 20th century, had reached the peak of his influence about a decade later. 7" x 5". 346 pp. Green cloth boards with black stamped pictorial cover design and titles to front and spine. Pictorial yellow dust jacket, illustration and title to front, title and $2.00 price to spine, short summary of book to rear, advertisements for other Doran publications on front and rear flaps. First American edition, "--Q--" on copyright page. Dust jacket is fair; front cover is vibrant and illustration is intact, but 1" chip to head fore edge, heavy rubbing to all edges, 2" chip missing from spine in center, ½" chip missing from rear cover, repairs were made to head, tail, and spine of jacket with a cloth-based adhesive. Jacket now protected in Mylar. Boards are heavily rubbed at head and tail, black titles and design are intact. Gift inscription on ffep dated 1925, text is bright and without any foxing. G+ in fair dj.

Seller Inventory # 2011-L793

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sam in the Suburbs
• Publisher: George H. Doran
• Publication Date: 1925
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair