"LAST TRAIN OUT" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is an original 1940 first edition published by Little Brown & Co. in Boston in 1940. The novel, set in Germany during World War II, follows an escape tale by train. The book features a personalized dedication inside front cover dated February 1941 with a dust jacket, and is written in English. Action/Adventure , making it a compelling read for history and thriller enthusiasts. This collectible piece transports readers to the heart of the action, offering a unique perspective on the events of the time.
Leopoldo Benjamin, a Viennese philanthropist, owner of one of the world’s great art collections of the world, learns that because of his race he is about to be placed in a concentration camp. He flees when the authorities arrive at his palatial home. He flees with his art collection on the last train out of Germany.
309 Pages with three pages listing Oppenheim’ s novels at end of book. 7-3/4” Tall x 5-1/2” x 1-3/8” Thick., Brown Cloth Hardcover with yellow printing to spine/cover, $2.00 on front flap, with a Rough cut fore edge. 1940 on title page, on copyright page Published November 1940, Reprinted December 1940-a early 2nd Printing.
✳️NEAR FINE CONDITION less any wear to covers with square pointed corners, but there is a name dated February 1942 inside cover-The Only Marking ! Clean inside-out and clean edges.
Dust Jacket VERY GOOD CONDITION due spine column rubbed to head & heel with tubbed corners, small tear to bottom of front panel. ——PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS——
✳️PACKAGED WITH CARE - ACTUAL PHOTOS !