Fletcher (J.S.) The Borough Treasurer
£145
London, Ward Lock, n.d. [c.1930].
8vo. Original red cloth lettered in black.
An early edition of this interesting yarn about two ex-jailbirds threatened by a blackmailing detective. Originally published in 1919.
Out of stock
Cloth very good; jacket rather worn and creased, but presenting well.
Jacket artwork by Abbey.
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