The Oakdale Affair & The Rider

First Edition Identifiers

As the title suggests, this book is comprised of two separate unrelated novels. It was published by Burroughs, Inc. on Feb. 15, 1937. The words “First Edition” are on the copyright page. The cover is blue with a pebbled texture and red lettering. There is also a red stain applied to the top edge of the pages. The dust jacket and two interior illustrations are by John Coleman Burroughs.

Later that same year, Grosset & Dunlap purchased unsold copies of this title from Burroughs, Inc. This book is commonly called a “mixed edition” having the first edition pages and boards with Grosset & Dunlap on the dust jacket only.

The book below is of the first edition, first printing. Note the pebbled texture.

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