"There is no friend as loyal as a book."
— Ernest Hemingway
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Billy, the Tramp; or, the Mystery of a Little Emigrant. A Tale of Push and Success. Old Sleuth's Own No. 34.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.107 [23]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
A Close Call; or, Detective Meade's Dilemma. A Striking Detective Story. Old Sleuth's Own No.98.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.84 [16]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
Clyde, the Resolute Detective; or, His Own Mystery. Old Sleuth's Own No.101.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.81 [19]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
Dead Straight; or, Harlow Jack's Life Mystery. Old Sleuth's Own No.94.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.80 [20]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers, with a chip from the lower corner of the front cover, and a couple of..... More
A Desperate Chance; or, The Wizard Tramp's Revelation. A Thrilling Narrative. Old Sleuth's Own No.92.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.78 [22]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
Detective Gay; or, The King of Disguises. An Exciting Detective Story. Old Sleuth's Own No.59.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.87 [13]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers, including some minor chipping. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats..... More
Detective Payne; or, A Great Shadower's Wonderful Adventures. An Exciting Detective Narrative. Old Sleuth's Own No.87.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.78 [22]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
A Female Ventriloquist; or, A Pretty Girl's Magic Feats. Our Greatest Story. Old Sleuth's Own No. 60.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.85 [13]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers, with a little chipping to head and tail of spine. A rare survival. Near Fine..... More
Flyaway Ned; or, The Old Detective's Pupil. A Narrative of Singular Detective Adventures. Old Sleuth's Own No.27.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.112 [18]. Publisher's yellow illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books..... More
A Golden Legacy; or, Wonder Jack's Luck. A Splendid Detective Narrative. Old Sleuth's Own No.46.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.92 [6]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
Grant McKenzie; or, A Boy's Battles and Struggles. Old Sleuth's Own No.93.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.88 [12]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers, with some chipping to head and tail of spine. A rare survival. Near fine. References..... More
A Great Boy; or, the Find of a Million. A Story with a Great Denouement. Old Sleuth Own No.71.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.87 [13]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
A Great Capture; or, New Tactics in Detective Strategy. The Story of an Intricate Shadow. Old Sleuth's Own No.89.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.85 [15]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
Jack Breakaway; or, Always on Top. A Narrative of a Young Athlete. Old Sleuth's Own No. 66.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.87 [11]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near Fine. References in the advertisements of other similar copies to U-Boats..... More
Jolly Jess; or, The Lad Who Won a Princess. A Story Replete with Adventures. Old Sleuth's Own No.69.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.87 [11]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
The King of Fun; or, Aggravating Joe's Latest Pranks. A Lively Tale. Old Sleuth's Own No.47.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.98. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. Bound without advertisements, but references in the advertisements of other similar..... More
The Little Colonel; or, Fun Around Sea Serpent Lake. A Tale of Curious Tricks and Surprises. Old Sleuth's Own No.18.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.118 [12]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
The Little Miner; or, A Poor Boy's Great Find. A Story of To-Day. Old Sleuth's Own No.51.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.94 [4]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
Malcolm the Wonder. A Detective Story of Weird Experiences. Old Sleuth's Own No. 65.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.87 [11]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers, with some chipping and repair to spine. A rare survival. Very good. References in the..... More
Nimble Ike's Mystery; or, The Secret of the Box. Old Sleuth's Own No. 50.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.94 [4]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near Fine. References in the advertisements of other similar copies to U-Boats..... More
Nimble Ike's Romance; or, The Mysteries of a Cavern. The Conclusion of Nimble Ike's Adventures. Old Sleuth's Own No.57.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.92 [6]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More
On the Wing; or, Detective Bird's Great Capture. A Tale of Mystery, Romance and Pluck. Old Sleuth's Own No.84.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.88 [12]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers, with a little chipping to head and tail of spine. A rare survival. Near fine..... More
Plucky Bob; or, The Wildest Boy in the Land. An Amusing Narrative. Old Sleuth's Own No. 68.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.87 [11]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Light wea, with a little chipping to head and tail of spine, and to rear cover. A rare survival. Very good..... More
A Plucky Girl; or, A Farmer's Daughter in New York. A Genuine Romance and Thrilling Narrative. Old Sleuth's Own No.75.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.92 [8]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers, with loss to back cover lower corner, and a few small tears to spine. A...... More
Preston Jayne in Search of His Dad; or, Further Adventures of the Little Cowboy in New York. Old Sleuth's Own No. 28.
New York, NY: J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Company, [circa 1920s]. DIME NOVEL. Octavo paperback (19 x 12cm), pp.113 [17]. Publisher's illustrated paper covers, stapled twice. Heavily browned throughout, as expected. Only very light wear to covers. A rare survival. Near fine. References in the advertisements to U-Boats, and to books being..... More