Bolton (John) Perils in Persia
£125
London, Wright & Brown, 1939.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 3/6 to spine.
Bolton was a British author active during the early 20th century, known for writing adventure and war novels.
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Jacket artwork by W.J. Roberts.
Some foxing; cloth a little softened and bumped; jacket with some wear and creasing, minor loss to spine ends.
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