New York/London: Harper & Brothers, 1927. First Edition. Quarto. Frontispiece, 203pp. illustrated throughout with photographs by the author, drawings by Frank E. Phares, previous library copy with stamp to verso of title page, bound in dark blue buckram with original dark blue gilt lettered cloth mounted to both boards, spine lettering gilt, new endpapers, lacks a few tissue guards. While this is a rebound copy it was attractively done. Very nice.

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Bookseller: Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 017126
Title: Tales of Swordfish and Tuna
Author: Grey, Zane
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Place of Publication: New York/London
Date Published: 1927
Keywords: First Edition 1st Fish Fishing Swordfish Tuna

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