First Edition. G. Hartmann dustjacket art. Rare mystery novel of “gun-fire and airships, of love and revenge,” involving a pilot who sets out to avenge his father’s death by finding the five men responsible. Very Scarce first edition by this pseudonym of Raoul Whitfield, especially so in dustjacket. Near Fine but for signs of dampstain at fore-edge of front cover, in dustjacket with stain to right quarter of front panel, few small edge chips. Item #37728

First Edition. Frank Dobias dustjacket art. World War One themed novel by this popular author of hard-boiled mysteries. "A fast-moving story which describes the war crossing of a group of pilots on a transport, the 'Louisville,' nicknamed the 'Rolling Saint'. Every incident is based on an actual experience". Almost Near Fine, in Very Good dustjacket, few edge nicks, some smudges to rear panel, top rear flap edge with narrow two inch area of loss. Item #23793

Early Reprint Edition. Frank Dobias dustjacket art and illustrations. Young adult stories based on the author's own flying experiences during the First World War. Great jacket artwork by Dobias. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, quarter sized abrasion at mid front panel. Item #601781

First Edition. J. W. Oliver dustjacket art. "Death went up the river with the Virgin, Eric Vennell's yacht, when that millionaire gambler sailed for the Regatta at Poughkeepsie with his oddly assorted guests. Why then was that ugly bruiser Mick O'Rourke aboard? And what was he doing in a crowd that included Al Connors, the columnist, beautiful Carla Sard from Hollywood, Torry Jones, the transatlantic flier, and other celebrities". Whitfield was an associate of Dashiell Hammett and is well known for his hard boiled mystery novels. A very scarce title. Near Fine but for contemporary bookplate at front endpaper, in nearly Very Good dustjacket, shallow chipping at spine ends and flap corners, some creases and closed tears. Item #26514

First Omnibus Edition. Whitfield's classic hard-boiled mystery novel reprinted in this omnibus edition with Bentley's 'Trent's Last Case' and Fletcher's 'The Middle Temple Murder'. Near Fine in Very Good price-clipped dustjacket, some modest soiling to panels, few edge nicks and wear. Item #22683