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Lot 101

ROBBINS, C. A. (“Tod”) (1888–1949). The Unholy Three. New Y...

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ROBBINS, C. A. (?Tod?) (1888?1949).?The Unholy Three.?New York: Burt, [1917, though actually 1930]. 8vo. Illustrated with 4 stills from the 1930 ?talkie? version of this film, starring Lon Chaney (Chaney had done a silent version in 1925). Original red cloth, spine stamped in black (light rubbing to binding, some scuffing to rear joint, text and endleaves toned, previous owner?s inkstamps and inscription on front endleaves); original dust jacket (jacket toned and worn, some chipping and a few tears). FIRST PHOTOPLAY EDITION. The 1930 version of The Unholy Three, (involving a criminal conspiracy by three circus ?freaks?) was Chaney?s first and only ?talkie,? and his last film. Barron, Horror Literature 3?166.