Sexton Blake Library; The Riddle of the Green Cylinder, The Case of the Indian Watcher, and The Man Who Knew Too Much (3 issues: Nos. 332, 329 and 350, 1955).
Language: English
Published by The Amalgamated Press, London, 1955
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Magazine / Periodical
- Used





Seller: Lanna Antique, Perth, United KingdomLanna Antique
AbeBooks seller since August 3, 2011
Association member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 43.65
Quantity: 1 available
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A lively and enduring fixture of British popular fiction, The Sexton Blake Library brought the adventures of the famous detective Sexton Blake to generations of readers across much of the twentieth century, from 1915 until 1968. Issued in inexpensive weekly or monthly format, these compact volumes combined mystery, espionage, crime, and adventure in the classic tradition of British pulp detective fiction, and today remain highly evocative survivals of popular publishing history. On offer here is a set of 3 issues; The Man Who Knew Too Much, No. 350, by W. Howard Baker, The Amalgamated Press, c. June/July 1955; The Case of the Indian Watcher, No. 329, by Anthony Parsons, The Amalgamated Press, February 1955; and; The Riddle of the Green Cylinder No. 332, by Warwick Jardine, The Amalgamated Press, c. February 1955. All published in London, 1955. Undated, but possible to to date to 1955 due to issue sequence. Sometimes real author's names were used, and others were pseudonyms. Paperbacks, generally in good condition with bright, vibrant covers. Binding can be loose and issues subject to minor flaws and age-toning. Text in English. Covers + 64pp. Dimensions: each issue approximately 176mm high x 138mm wide x 4mm deep. Weight: approximately 140g (the set - unpacked). …
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Sexton Blake Library; The Riddle of the Green Cylinder, The Case of the Indian Watcher, and The Man Who Knew Too Much (3 issues: Nos. 332, 329 and 350, 1955).
- Author
- Warwick Jardine, Anthony Parsons, W. Howard Baker
- Publisher
- The Amalgamated Press, London
- Publication year
- 1955
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 140 grams
- Dimensions
- 138 millimeters width by 176 millimeters height by 4 millimeters depth
Lanna Antique
Perth, United Kingdom
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Lanna Antique offers a wide range of rare, antiquarian and collectable books covering all subject areas. We also stock rare Asian art books, specialising in Chinese art, including porcelain, ceramics, bronze and jade. We also stock many books on South East Asia, both on art and more general titles including travel and exploration. We regularly have early titles on Thailand (Siam), Burma and Japan. We sell online, but books are available for viewing by appointment at our showroom: Lanna Antique, C10 Inveralmond Grove, Perth, PH1 3UG, Scotland, UK. PBFA member. For USA buyers - Please note that even with new American import tariffs, books remain duty free and do not incur any extra duties. Books are exempt from these charges.…
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Trading details: John Stewart, Lanna Antique, C10 Inveralmond Grove, Perth, PH1 3UG, Scotland, UK.
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