McKenna (Marthe) Set a Spy
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London, Jarrolds, [1937].
First edition. 8vo. Original oatmeal cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 7/6.
Attractive first edition – the British Empire is in danger after a dubious disarmament policy, with the threat of war looming large on the horizon…
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A very good copy, in good + dust-jacket
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