Octavo, pp. [1-4] 5 [6-8] 9-243 [244-248: blank] [note: last two leaves are blanks], original green cloth, front and spine panels stamped in black. First edition. Parodies, some of which are criminous and/or fantastic. Includes "The Kidnapped Plumber: A Tale of the New Time," a fine burlesque of R. Austin Freeman's scientific detective Dr. John Throndyke set in the near future, which Bleiler calls "very amusing. One of the finest detective story parodies" (Science-Fiction: The Early Years, p. 428). Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Early Years 1287. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, Additions. Top edge of text block dusty, else a fine copy in a very good four color pictorial dust jacket with shelf wear at edges, some dust soiling, and 35x25 mm chip from lower spine end with loss of publisher's imprint. (#115786). Seller Inventory # 115786

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Title: WINSOME WINNIE AND OTHER NEW NONSENSE NOVELS

Publisher: John Lane Company. London: John Lane, New York

Publication Date: 1920

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition

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