THE CYCLONE SHOT (THE GLASS KEY, PT.2) - BLACK MASK - VOL.XIII, NO.2 (APRIL, 1930)

Author: Hammett, Dashiell, Frederick Nebel, and Raoul Whitifled (contributors); Schlaikjer, J.W. (cover)
Title: THE CYCLONE SHOT (THE GLASS KEY, PT.2) - BLACK MASK - VOL.XIII, NO.2 (APRIL, 1930)
Publication: New York: Pro-Distributors Publishing Company, 1930
Edition: First Edition

Description: Scarce issue of Black Mask containing Hammett's story "The Cyclone Shot," part 2 of his 4-part serial The Glass Key. The issue also contains "Wise Guy" by Frederick Nebel, "Killers' Show" by Raoul Whitfield, and a pseudonymous Jo Gar story - "Red Hemp" - written as Ramon Decolta.

Quarto (25cm); pictorial pulp wrappers; 130pp + 14pp ads; illus. Edges worn, with numerous short tears to overhang; faint circular stain to lower front wrapper; clear tape reinforcement along inner left edge of front cover, with an additional piece along lower rear spine joint; pp.3-4 (an ad leaf) skillfully supplied in facsimile; light tanning to text edges, though pages are still supple; still a presentable issue, but just Very Good.

Seller ID: 6533

Subject: Mystery & Detective, Pulps



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