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New York: Paperback Library, Inc., 1964. Reprint. . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Charlie Chan. Paperback Library 52-312, August 1964. 190 pages. Uncommon reprint for the Charlie Chan completionist. Light edgewear, paper lightly tanned, spine crease. Former owner's number inked to the front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked. Originally 50 cents. Attractive cover. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

New York: Pocket Books, Inc., 1947. First Edition . Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Pocket Book 481. First printing, October, 1947 (stated). No additional printings. A story of a Roman mission to Palestine in the time of Christ. The wraps show just a hint of edgewear, with no creasing or tears. The binding is quite tight, as if unread. A clean, tight, unmarked copy.

New York: International Polygonics, Ltd., 1989. Reprint. . Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine. Tierney, John P. (cover art). Originally published in 1970, this 1989 printing is the first International Polygonics printing, with the full number line present. One of the classic mysteries written while the author was in prison. Stunning cover art by John P. Tierney. The covers show just a trace of edgewear, with no creasing to the corners or the spine. A clean, tight copy. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

Fresno: Fabian Books, Ltd., 1960. First Edition (NAP) . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Fabian Books Z-138; paperback original with no additional printings. A touch of edgewear; slight bump at upper rear corner. No spine crease. Clean, tight, and unmarked.

New York: Street & Smith, 1912. Soft cover. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. The Adventure Library No. 172. No additional printings. 312 pages with 8 pages of publisher's ads. Revolutionary era novel set in the Schenectady area of New York. Mild edgewear; spine darkened. Tiny chips at the head and heel only, not affecting any lettering. Paper has moderate toning but is still quite supple. Clean, tight and unmarked. A scarce early title by this well-regarded New York author. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall

New York: Signet (New American Library), 1971. First Paperback Printing (stated). . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good+. Mike Hammer. Signet T4592. Stated first printing, April 1971. Light spine crease, off center towards the front cover; does not affect any lettering. Otherwise, just a touch of edgewear; no rips or corner creases. Clean, tight and unmarked. . Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

New York: Giant Cardinal / Pocket Books, 1963. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good+. Stated first printing Giant Cardinal GC-784, May, 1963. The wraps show just a touch of edgewear; no spine crease. Faint toning to cover versos only. A clean, tight, unmarked copy.