New York: Robert M. McBride & Co., 1927. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Pape, Frank C.. James Branch Cabell's comedy of evasions.a literary classic. Scarce. Correct full number line sequence, no writing, marks, underlining, or bookplates. No remainder marks. Spine is tight and crisp. Boards are flat and true and the corners are square, showing wear and missing cloth. Front hinge lightly torn, but not separated. Dust jacket is not price-clipped. This collectible, good condition first edition/first printing copy is protected with a polyester archival dust jacket cover. Very difficult, scarce Cabell title.

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Title: The Cream of the Jest
Author: Cabell, James Branch
Illustrator: Pape, Frank C.
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Robert M. McBride & Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1927
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾

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