Lost Horizon by Hilton, James - 1953

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pocket Books, 1953. First Paperback 5th or later Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. The classic novel about Shangra-la, orig. published in 1933 & never out-of-print since. This was the first paperback book ever issued in the U.S. in April 1939 (Pocket Books #1), ushering in a new way of reading for the modern, on-the-go, thrifty American consumer. This copy is a much later printing (53rd, from July 1953) with the price raised to $.35 & a new number (#6100) & cover art (unattributed). It is in exquisite condition--a conservative Near Fine! Completely clean, binding tight & square--feels never opened! Pages show even, moderate tanning, commensurate with age, but are still completely supple. NO writing, highlighting or underlining; NOT ex-lib. Only real flaw is slight edgewear to both ends of spine & fore edge. Nicely enclosed in Free mylar collector bag. Please see our photos--they show the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Photos & description property of Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); weekends & holidays ship very next business day.