
1908 First US Edition - The Red Skull, a thrilling mystery novel by Fergus Hume
Author: Fergus Hume. Illustrated by Louise Rogers.
Title: The Red Skull.
Publisher: New York, Dodge Publishing Company, 1908. First US Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 inches.
Pages: 319 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher's yellow cloth binding with a striking illustration of a red skull on the front cover and spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in such a nice condition!
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, name of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Including three illustrations by Louise Rogers, all clean and intact, capturing the novel's dramatic and mysterious essence.
Estimate: (USD 250 –300).
The book: This First American Edition of the Red Skull is a thrilling mystery novel by Fergus Hume, the renowned author of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab. First published in America in 1908, this edition is notable for its vivid cloth design and engaging illustrations. The story weaves together elements of suspense, intrigue, and vivid character portrayals set against a backdrop of mystery and drama.
The author: Fergus Hume (1859–1932) was a prolific English novelist best known for his groundbreaking work, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, which became one of the best-selling detective novels of the Victorian era. Hume's writing is celebrated for its intricate plots and vivid depictions of late 19th- and early 20th-century society.
The illustrators: Louise Rogers was a skilled illustrator known for her evocative black-and-white drawings that added depth and life to literary works of the time. Her illustrations for The Red Skull bring the story's tension and atmosphere vividly to life, enhancing the reader's experience.