The Girl on the Boat

London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1925. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. An early edition of an entertaining novel by P. G. Wodehouse, set upon an ocean liner sailing to England. Signed by the author to the title page. Signed by the author to the title page.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.The fifth printing, published in June 1925, following the first printing of July 1922.Published in the U.S. as 'Three Men and a Maid', first serialised in 'Woman's Home Companion' in 1921. Set on a White Star ocean liner, 'The Girl on the Boat' follows a group of four people, one women and three men, as they sail for England. P. G. Wodehouse is an influential and very popular humorist author, best known for the creation of his characters Bertie Wooster and his valet, Jeeves. He was a prolific author, publishing more than ninety books.Eight pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Spine is discoloured. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Edge wear to the dust wrapper, with small chips and closed tears, heavier to the head and tail of the spine. Light age-toning and handling marks to the dust wrapper. Spots to the reverse of the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few scattered spots. Very Good