Kane (Henry) Snatch an Eye.
£135
A Peter Chambers Caper
London, Boardman, 1964.
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket.
One of the ‘American Bloodhound Mystery’ series. Another hardboiled Chambers caper, in the Denis McLoughlin jacket.
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A very good copy; jacket slightly distressed at extremities.
Jacket artwork by Denis McLoughlin.
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