KUMMER, Frederic Arnold. The Brute. New York: W. J. Watt and Company, (1912).

First Edition. Frank Snapp dustjacket art and illustrations. New York City set novel listed in Hubin as a marginal mystery and contemporary expose of the excesses of luxury, living beyond one's means and the price that must be paid. This copy with "Popular Edition" plug at lower spine end of jacket. Basis for the 1914 black and white silent film produced by Famous Players. Directed by Thomas Heffron and starring Malcolm Williams and Helen Hilton. Near Fine in nearly Very Good dustjacket, modest chipping to top spine end and lower front and rear panel, lower spine end with quarter sized chip.

Price: $250.00