THE DURABLE DESPERADOES

by William V. Butler

A$40 · Offered by Kay Craddock Antiquarian Bookseller

Preface by Anthony Lejeune. Pp. 288 last 4 pp. blank for index ; post 8vo; printed paper wrappers, initials on upper wrapper; bottom edge of leaves shelf soiled; Macmillan, London, 1973. Uncorrected Proof Copy. *A study of a particular form of crime fiction in which the heroes are 'desperadoes': Arsene Lupin to James Bond via Raffles and Bulldog Drummond. Item #084910

• Binding: Wrappers

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