War, Invasion & Spy
A Prophetic Novel
London, Grayson & Grayson, 1934.
First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth lettered in red.
A prophetic novel indeed, anticipating Churchill's anxiety at the potential readiness of Germany to have at its disposal long-range, high-speed bomber planes. The work was inspired by Stanley Baldwin's 1932 speech to the House of Commons in which he described the threat aerial bombing represented, and suggested that preemptive offence would be the only defence in such circumstances.
War, Invasion & Spy
A modern spy drama
London, Grayson & Grayson, 1933.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
An early example of this author's works in the adventure and spy genre. Born in 1892, Dearden had multiple roles (ice skater, dance school founder) and produced several novels across various genres.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
London, Grayson & Grayson, 1951.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 8s6d.
Themed collection of 12 science fiction stories dealing with space travel taken from the early modern genre pulp magazines. Contributors include Isaac Asimov, A.E. Van Vogt, Hal Clement, Lewis Padgett (husband-wife team pen name of Henry Kuttner & C.L. Moore), L. Ron Hubbard, Manly Wade Wellman and Murray Leinster.