Mastin (John) The Stolen Planet
£125
London, Charles Griffin, [1930s].
8vo. Original pale blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 6/-.
A lovely copy of this sci-fi collection in the Verne vein; uncommon imprint.
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An excellent copy in very good dust-jacket.
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