Damon Runyon BLUE PLATE SPECIAL 1st Edition 1st Printing Hardcover New York Frederick A. Stokes Company 1934 Very Good in boards. Toning to boards. Small owner name ink stamp to FEP. Small ink stamp to REP. These stories inspired many films featuring famous actors of the period such as as Bob Hope, Shirley Temple, Lucille Ball, Tony Curtis, Walter Matthau, Julie Andrews, and Bob Newhart.