Thorne (E.P.) They Never Come Back
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London, Wright & Brown, 1961.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10/6.
News ace Geoff Fennell races to prevent a new world war…
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A very good copy, in very good jacket.
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