New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933. First Edition. First printing, with "A" to copyright page. Octavo (19.5cm). Publisher's black cloth, stamped in red; endpapers with black and white map; [xiv],311,[7]pp; 6pp of publisher's ads at rear. 1934 gift inscription from "Edith" to "Mr. and Mrs. Murray." Straight, spine lightly sunned, minor pencil erasures to f.f.e.p., small patch of tape to rear f.e.p. verso, else clean and fresh: Very Good or better.

A Philo Vance novel, originally serialized in the Pictorial Review, 1933. Basis for the 1934 film starring Warren William. PENZLER p.22. HUBIN p.414. BARZUN & TAYLOR 2121.

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Bookseller: Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 56895
Title: The Dragon Murder Case
Author: VAN DINE, S. S
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1933
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Fiction; Mystery, Crime, and Detective Fiction;

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