first edition
1984 · New York
by Van Ash, Cay; [Disch, Thomas M.]
New York: Harper & Row, 1984. Very good.. Advance uncorrected proof of this Sherlockian pastiche featuring "the diabolical Dr. Fu Manchu" — this copy sent by the publisher to New Wave science fiction author Thomas M. Disch. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original green typographic wrappers. 340 pages. Typed letter signed from Harper & Row VP M.S. Wyeth, Jr., to Thomas Disch laid in. Though no provenance markings, this copy from the library of noted Sherlockian, BSI member since 1973, and retired US magistrate judge Andrew Peck. Short closed tear to front wrapper, some toning to spine and margins, with a couple of faint creases. Tight.
(Inventory #: 54123)