The Chronicles of Michael Danevitch of the Russian Secret Service + The Clue of the Dead Hand

Donovan, Dick [James Edward Preston Muddock also known as "Joyce Emmerson Preston Muddock" and "Dick Donovan" (28 May 1843 - 23 January 1934), was a prolific British journalist and author of mystery and horror fiction. For a time his detective stories were as popular as those of Arthur Conan Doyle and between 1889 and 1922 he published nearly 300 detective and mystery stories].

Published by Published by Chatto & Windus, 111 St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition . 1897., 1897

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Oxford blue cloth covered boards, elaborately blocked and lettered silver decoration to the spine and front cover, publisher's green and cream leaf patterned end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xvi), 304, 8, 32 pp ads dated May 1897. Ink name verso front free end paper 'S. Gardner - August 1898', minor rubbing across the spine ends and in Very Good bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION. Seller Inventory # 107715

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Title: The Chronicles of Michael Danevitch of the ...

Publisher: Published by Chatto & Windus, 111 St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition . 1897.

Publication Date: 1897

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition