Who Hid the Key or Perry Pirce Tracing the Counterfeit Money (Peter Pierce Mystery Stories for Boys)

Book #3 in this short-lived (only 4-book) series for YA boys in the 1930, another in the many written by the Stratemeyer Syndicate (here, by Nancy Drew ghost writer Walter Karig under a new pseudonym). The series features Perry Pierce and his friends in the Skull Mystery Club who each must find a mystery to solve to remain a member of the club. Orig. published in 1932 by Altemus, this is the First Edition from Donahue (First, thus), in 212 pages, with glossy frontispiece & DJ covert art by Russell H. Tandy (better known for his Nancy Drew illustrations). With deep red cloth-covered boards lettered in black to front & spine, this hardcover 8vo is in Near Fine condition: exceptionally clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages are moderately tanned, heavier around the edges, but unmarked. The ORIGIINAL unclipped DJ is VG- (minus), with slight chipping at all corners & both ends of spine, light creasing; protected by former owner in nonreflective mylar cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.…