THE Tattooed MAN

The book is a hardcover edition with noticeable wear on the spine and edges. The cover shows signs of age with some fading and minor fraying. The interior pages are intact, though they exhibit some yellowing and foxing, common in books of this vintage. The binding remains firm, but there is no dust jacket present.

"The Tattooed Man" by Howard Pease is an illustrated hardcover adventure novel first published in 1926 by Doubleday, Page & Company in Garden City, New York. This particular edition is identified as a first edition, adding to its collectible value. The book is illustrated by Mahlon Blaine, whose artwork complements Pease's nautical narrative. Set against the backdrop of a tramp steamer's voyage from San Francisco to Genoa via the Panama Canal, the story follows the intriguing adventures of Tod Moran. Howard Pease is known for his contributions to adventure literature, especially with a maritime theme. While this edition lacks a dust jacket, its historical significance and first edition status make it a desirable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of early 20th-century adventure fiction. The book is in fair condition, with visible wear to the cover and spine, typical of its age.