The Dragon Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine 1st edition in dustjacket

The Dragon Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine 1st edition in dustjacket 1933

Book Condition: About Fine - Light foxing to the back cover with mild bumping to the spine. Tanning to the endsheets. Somewhat loose binding.

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good - General wear to the dust jacket. In a mylar wrap.

Authors: S.S. Van Dine (Philo Vance)

Cover Artist: Clark Opheim

Edition: First edition

Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons

Location: NY

Date: 1933

Features: Near Fine / VG. 1" whole in Dj spine. Basis for the 1934 film starring Warren William as Philo Vance.

This item is from the Robert Weinberg Collection. Robert Weinberg is a well-known and respected author, editor and collector. We are honored to sell his tremendous collection of First Editions, rare pulps, digests, paperbacks and related ephemera.

HCS2651-1

As New or Very Fine (VF):  The highest grade given to any copy. The book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published.  This could be the description for a book that has been lost in a warehouse for years, never shelved, thumbed or even opened yet may still be some years old.

Fine (FN): A Fine book approaches the condition of As New, but without being crisp.A book that is graded fine has had excellent care. The book may have been opened and read, any minor defects to the book or dust jacket must be carefully noted.

Very Good (VG): The most common grade given to a collectible copy, very good describes a book that shows some small signs of wear, but is still sound and attractive. Any defects should be noted by the seller.

Good (G): Describes the average used, worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects should be noted by the seller.