Hardcover book titled 'Tarzan and the Forbidden City' by Edgar Rice Burroughs

This is a Whitman Publishing Company edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic adventure novel 'Tarzan and the Forbidden City,' originally published in 1938. Whitman produced affordable hardcover editions of popular fiction throughout the mid-20th century, making classic adventure stories accessible to young readers. These editions featured illustrated covers and were often sold through department stores and book clubs. Whitman editions of Tarzan novels are highly sought after by collectors of vintage adventure fiction, pulp literature enthusiasts, and Tarzan memorabilia collectors. The illustrated covers and nostalgic appeal make these books particularly attractive to those interested in mid-century popular culture and classic adventure storytelling. Collectors value these editions for their historical significance in making literature accessible to mass audiences and for their distinctive vintage aesthetic.