The Pluck One Penny Library. The Mystery of the Hindu Temple. A Tale of Detective Spearing [Cover story]. The Pluck Library. Vol. XIII. No. 554. [stories include: Cap'N Tibbs - Coastguard; Andy and the Redskins; The Black Peril]

Published by The Proprietors [Amalgamated Press], The Fleetway House, London, 1915

  • Softcover
  • Used
See all details
Item image 1 of 5.

Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New ZealandRenaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 6, 2002

Association member: ANZAABILAB

Softcover

Condition: Used - Good

£ 84.69

£ 26.16 shipping 
Ships from New Zealand to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Some foxing. Staples removed. Protected in mylar sleeve with acid free backing board.; Single issue [#554] of weekly The Pluck Library. 28 pages + covers. Front cover has page numbering [1]-ii; rear cover has page numbering iii-iv. Page dimensions: 276 x 193mm (11 7/8" x 7 1/2"). Illustrated. The cover story is "The Mystery of the Hindu Temple - A Thrilling Story of Detective Work, introducing Dective Will Spearing and Sexton Blake's Assistants, Tinker and Pedro". Author of this story is anonymous. Front cover illustration by H. M. Lewis. " After questioning Sir Michael he learns that the diamond dealer had sent a valuable item — a carved model of an Indian temple — by rail to London and was due there to sell it to a millionaire named Hiram Clench this afternoon. Spearing realises that the recent events were all designed to prevent Carruthers from making that afternoon meeting." - mark-hodder blakiana mini_bibliography, accessed August 2021. Other stories in this issue include "Cap'n Tibbs - Coastguard" by Horace J. Simpson; "Andy and the Redskins" by Edgar West; and "The Black Peril" by Cecil Hayter. NB: Content of "The Black Peril" story is offensive by today's standards, and includes lynching. "In this Stirring Story of Adventure, written by one of 'Pluck's' most popular authors, we have a picture of the great racial bitterness which the whites of the Southern States feel for the black men. However, this feeling is not shared by all the American people, because in many cities in the United States some of the most enlightened and energetic citizens are negroes, living in peace and friendship with the whites. Your Editor." - page 18.…

Seller Inventory # 22996

Bibliographic details

Title
The Pluck One Penny Library. The Mystery of the Hindu Temple. A Tale of Detective Spearing [Cover story]. The Pluck Library. Vol. XIII. No. 554. [stories include: Cap'N Tibbs - Coastguard; Andy and the Redskins; The Black Peril]
Author
[contributors include [Anonymous]; Horace J. Simpson; Edgar West; Cecil Hayter]
Publisher
The Proprietors [Amalgamated Press], The Fleetway House, London
Publication year
1915
Condition
Good+
Dust jacket
No Dust Jacket
Binding
Softcover

Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB

Dunedin, New Zealand

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since June 6, 2002

Association member:

Shipping rates from New Zealand to U.S.A.

Item10 to 22 business days6 to 12 business days
First item£ 26.16£ 34.01
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Paypal

Store description

We are located in Dunedin, in the south of the South Island of New Zealand. We are a generalist rare and out-of-print bookseller, selling books in most subject areas. Our stock of over 8,000 titles has particular strengths in the areas of New Zealand history and literature, Maori, Tibet and Central Asia, Travel, Military, and Antiquarian. We are a member of ANZAAB (Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers) and ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers).

Specialty

New Zealand History, New Zealand Regional History, Maori, Tibet and Central Asia, Antiquarian & Rare, Military

Association member

  • The Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers
  • International League of Antiquarian Booksellers
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB

New Zealand