This listing is for a vintage collected edition featuring two classic mystery novels by Erle Stanley Gardner: “The Case of The Backward Mule” and “The Case of The Black-Eyed Blonde.” Published by Walter J. Black, Inc., Roslyn, N.Y., this hardcover volume combines two thrilling tales from the master of detective fiction. The book features a distinctive gray cloth binding with a striking red and black spine, adorned with scales of justice and gold lettering. The endpapers have a unique patterned design with the author’s initials and a magnifying glass motif. Perfect for collectors of vintage mystery, Erle Stanley Gardner, or classic detective novels. Please refer to photos for condition details.
Item Tag: 1940s, 1950s
SENATE MANUAL(4) UNITED STATES RULES 1947-57-63-75 -SENATOR JOHN SPARKMAN ESTATE
This recent find is from the estate of a prominent Retired Senator (John Sparkman) who served in Congress from 1937-1946 and as a Senator from 1946-1979. Senator Sparkman was also the 1952 Democratic Party’s Vice-President nominee for the presidential election.
SIGNED Last Train to Berlin Hans Peter Marland WWII German POW Memoir
Discover a compelling historical account in ‘Last Train to Berlin’ by Hans Peter Marland. This powerful memoir details the experiences of a German POW captured by the Soviets at the end of World War II, his time in forced-labour camps, and his delayed return home. Written with a blend of humor and dry intelligence, the author recounts his journey, even being lauded as an ‘exemplary hero-worker of the USSR’. This first edition paperback, published in 1995 by Minerva Press, offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of the war and the early Cold War era. Featuring illustrations and an inscription by the author, it’s a significant addition for collectors of military history and memoirs. Printed in Great Britain.