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Roscoe (Mike) [pseud. John Roscoe]. Slice of Hell
£150
London, W. Foulsham, 1955.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original black boards. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 9/6.
Throught Redheads and a Funeral, taking in San Francisco and Kansas City, “Yes, it’s Johnny April again and the fastest, slickest story you’ll read in a long, long time.” (jacket blurb). An uncommon ‘Mask Mystery’ by publishers Foulsham.
In stock
Fine; a little minor rubbing to jacket, but overall VG+.
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