New York: William Edwin Rudge, 1932. First edition. Collection of seven supernatural tales including the title one. Illustrated with 10 full-page drawings by Ferdinand Huszti Horvath and with a 9-page introduction on O'Brien and his work by Gilbert Seldes. One of a stated 750 copies "for sale in America." 8vo blue cloth boards, gilt-stamped brown leather spine label; 275 pages plus colophon leaf. About very good with spine and edges toned to light brown but spine label still quite bright. Lacking the scarce dust jacket.

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Bookseller: Quill & Brush (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 38486
Title: THE DIAMOND LENS: And Other Stories
Author: O'Brien, Fitz-James
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: William Edwin Rudge
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1932

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