"Hungry man, reach for the book: it is a weapon. "

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A Desperate Chance; or, The Wizard Tramp's Revelation. A Thrilling Narrative. Old Sleuth's Own No.92.

OLD SLEUTH [pseudonym of HASLEY, Harlan Page] (1837-1898).

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 made available for the first time 'since the war', suggests a date in the early 1920's. Item #59786

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