P. G. Wodehouse — Psmith Journalist

London, A & C Black , 1950 . Cloth. An exceptionally lovely example of P. G. Wodehouse's humorous novel, in which Psmith takes charge of a New York periodical. A 1950 edition of this work, which was first published in book form in 1915, though it had been serialised in 'The Captain' between 1909 and 1910.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.A humorous tale in which Psmith accompanies a fellow Cambridge student to New York on a cricketing tour, and once there becomes embroiled in a scandal involving slum landlords, boxing and gangsters.One of the earliest known uses in print of the phrase 'Elementary, my dear Watson' appeared in this work. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Minor fading to spine, otherwise externally excellent. A touch of discolouration to dust wrapper back strip, with dust wrapper otherwise in exceptional condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.