Discover this amazing lot of 4 vintage Dell mystery paperbacks from 1930 - 1947. Titles include 'Rutledge Trails The Ace of Spades' by William MacLeod Raine (1930, Dell #383), 'Sailor, Take Warning!' by Kelley Roos (1944, Dell #155), 'The Return of the Continental Op' by Dashiell Hammett (1945, Dell #154), and 'The Farmhouse' by Helen Reilly (1947, Dell #397). These books are in good to acceptable used condition. All have wear at edges, corners, and spine ends. Some have creases on covers, small tears at spine ends. 'The Return of the Continental Op' has significant front - cover wear and the cover is pulling away from pages. Pages have darkened with age but are firmly bound. 'Sailor' has peeling at the spine edge. The books have blue text blocks, and 'Farmhouse' has large creases on the cover. Check the photos for details.
These vintage Dell mystery paperbacks are great for reading and collecting. To use them, simply open the book and start enjoying the stories. When handling, be gentle as the books are old and may have some wear. To maintain them, store them in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending the covers too much or getting the pages wet. If you notice any loose parts, you can use some gentle glue to fix them carefully. Remember to check the condition of the books regularly to ensure they stay in good shape.
