Publisher: London: Blackie, Nelson,

Edition: Various

Binding: Hardback

A selection of adventures (12 books) from the renowned children's adventure writer Douglas Duff.  All are in at least good condition with any salient issues noted below.  Some are early or first editions, but none have dust jackets. The titles are: Jack Harding's Quest (1939, 1st.); Passage-at-Arms (1944, 1st); Henty's Redskin and Cowboy (1939, 1st); Sea Whelps (1939, 1st), prize plate; The Treasure of the Antarctic (1940s, first), prize plate; Sea Serpent Island (1957), prize plate; Black Ivory; no title page; The San Matteo (1957); The Kings's Rescue (1960); Ready, Aye, Ready (undated), tanned; The Cannons Roar (1949, first); The Ruses of Ruby-Anne (undated)

Douglas Duff was a merchant seaman, soldier, colonial policeman, naval reservist and author. He attracted some controversy for his role as a Black and Tan and his then transfer to the notorious Palestinian Police Force.  He later became a minor television personality as a panellist on the popular British quiz show "What's My Line?"

Book Condition: Good

Jacket Condition: Good

Price: £40.00

Item # 1602