The Final Mysteries of Exploration
London [&c.], Thomas Nelson, 1923.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 5/-.
A work of popular geography and exploration writing by the author of The 39 Steps, covering the remaining relatively unknown regions of the world as of the early 1920s, the poles, the depths of the ocean, the interiors of New Guinea and Arabia, and Everest (which had just been first attempted).
Detective Fiction
London, Thomas Nelson, 1931.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original black cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A romantic crime tale weaving lost diamonds, clandestine lovers and international intrigue... Plus an excellent dust-jacket to boot. Scarce.
Modern Literature
London, Thomas Nelson, 1928.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original blue cloth lettered in gilt. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A nautical adventure featuring Captain Hawks, his mate Grummet, and their cook Cert'nly Wilfred, likely involving the discovery or pursuit of a mysterious island.
Detective Fiction
Ironside (John, pseud. Euphemia Margaret Tait) Jack of Clubs
London, Thomas Nelson, 1931.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original brown cloth, lettered in gilt. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Euphemia Margaret Tait was a British author who wrote under the pseudonym John Ironside, producing several novels in the mystery genre during the early 20th century.
Detective Fiction
Morton (William, pseud. William Blair Morton Ferguson) Masquerade: an adventure story
London, Edinburgh [&c.], Thomas Nelson, 1928.
First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
An attractive first edition of this crime caper by Irish author Ferguson; uncommon in the dust-jacket.