THE AFFAIR OF THE GALLOWS TREE
New York: The Crime Club, Inc., 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. A young forest ranger investigates the discovery of a body found hanging from a cedar tree amid a protracted feud between a highway construction crew and the California State Engineer. Primarily a western writer, Scottish-born Stephen Chalmers (1880-1935) wrote prolifically in other genres, including romance, adventure, detective fiction, and science fiction. Octavo. Original black cloth binding, with red stamping. Period ink ownership inscription to the front flyleaf. Faint spotting along the edges, with a bit of mild wear to the tips. The dust jacket is especially clean and bright, and is accompanied by the scarce wraparound band. Very good / Near fine. Item #74030
Price: $350.00