Penrod Jashber, 1929 (Book, HB)

Penrod Jashber, Booth Tarkington

Features:

• Title: Penrod Jashber

• Author: Booth Tarkington

• Edition: Fourth

• Year: 1929

• Format: Hardback

• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

• Dimensions: 8.25L x 6W x 1.25″D

• Pages: 321

• Condition: Pre-loved good (see imperfections listed below)

This vintage volume presents a delightful narrative from the famous series by Booth Tarkington. In Penrod Jashber, the young protagonist decides to become a detective under the mysterious alias George B. Jashber. He spends his summer shadowing unsuspecting neighbors, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and small-town adventures. This classic American novel captures the charm and innocence of childhood imagination through witty prose and engaging character studies.

This specific copy is a 1929 fourth edition published by Grosset & Dunlap. The book arrives with its original dust jacket, which shows some light brown staining and small edge tears from age. You will notice minor discoloration on the cloth covers and some fading to the spine. Inside, the binding remains tight, and the pages stay mostly clean, though you may find foxing on a few leaves. A minor splotch appears on the top edge, and a previous owner’s bookplate rests on the front leaf. Detailed illustrations on the chapter headers add unique flair to this edition. Because we maintain a limited inventory of only one, act quickly to secure Penrod Jashber for your personal collection today.

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