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London : Bear, Hudson, (1944). First edition. “Humour, surprise, adventure, the prize ring, outwitting the Gestapo in Paris, a suggestion of the supernatural, a glimpse of the Spain of today, and a little dirty work at the cross-roads, are among the subjects of these eleven stories”. Apart from Audemars, the other authors are P. G. Allen, Edward Cranston, the Canadian Denys Davies, Herbert Harrison, the prolific Michael Hervey, Tristan Nelson (two stories), the film critic David Ockham, and Fabian Tanner (two stories).
Crown 8vo (19cm). 32pp. Original pictorial stapled wrappers; a little worn, creased and slightly soiled; staples rusted; a few slight spots, but a good copy of a scarce and fragile early Bear Hudson title. Just a single copy (British Library) located in major libraries worldwide.

£40

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London : Bear, Hudson, (1944). First edition. “Steve and Judy Brabazon arrived in Santa Rica on a gala day. The presidential elections had gone off with a bang – in fact fifty-seven voters had been shot – and the rival presidents, both elected by overwhelming majorities, were addressing the crowded Plaza del Sol from opposite balconies ...”.
Crown 8vo (19cm). (44)pp – covers included in pagination. Original photographic stapled wrappers – a disturbing image of blonde with knife under threat; a little worn, rubbed and scuffed, with loss of a few letters to text on lower wrapper; staples a little rusted, but a good copy of a scarce and fragile item. Just two copies (British Library and National Library of Wales) located in major libraries worldwide.

£40

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London : Bear Hudson, 1945. First edition. Each time a certain point in the concert was reached, someone died. Red Benton and his whisky-loving accomplice Happy Harringay investigate. Bear Hudson No. 530.
Demy 8vo (22cm). 32pp. Original pictorial stapled wrappers – a three colour design by H. W. Perl (1897-1952); some light wear and creasing; staples rusted; some internal creases and a few marks, but a good copy. Just a single copy (British Library) located in major libraries worldwide.

£20

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London : Bear, Hudson, [1946]. First edition. “High in the Transylvanian Alps, close by a small village called Safnia, stands the mighty grey-walled castle of the Grafshens ...” – the ever-versatile Firth presents Jerry Liddon, “English, bronzed, clear-eyed and fair-haired” and his new half-Rumanian bride, “tip-tilted nose and dark, glossy hair”, married in Bucharest and Safnia-bound. What could possibly go wrong? This archetypal Bear, Hudson publication also includes Frank Griffin’s “All Set for Murder”.
Crown 8vo (19cm). 80pp. Original pictorial stapled wrappers – an evocative design by H. W. Perl; a little worn, creased and chipped; lower wrapper a little spotted; text lightly tanned, but a good copy of a scarce title. Only a single copy (British Library) located in the major UK libraries.

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London : Twyn Barlwm Press (Bear Hudson – distributors), [1948]. One of the seven issues of this Bear Hudson publication – three illustrated short stories: “Holiday Queen” by Effie Keene; “One Girl’s Secret” by Frances Ferry, and “Her Gypsy Lover” by Veronica Slater.
Crown 4to (24cm). 32pp. Illustrations. Original pictorial stapled wrappers – a design by “Brab” – Oliver Gilmore Brabbins (1912-1973); spine and edges a little smoke blackened; insect damage to rear wrapper, with a small hole penetrating into the final eight text leaves, with the loss of a few letters; staples rusted; a serviceable copy of an attractive publication. Just a single copy (British Library) located in major libraries worldwide.

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