The Avenger

Elmsford, New York: London House & Maxwell, (1970).

Price: $20.00

Hardcover. First American edition. On title page is a neatly penned notation stating: "U.S. Title: The Hairy Arm, 1925.", else near fine in near fine dustwrapper.

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Item #341118 The Avenger. Edgar WALLACE.

Edgar Wallace
birth name: Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace
born: 4/1/1875
died: 2/10/1932
nationality: Great Britain

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Biography

British novelist, playwright, and journalist who produced enormously popular detective and suspense storie. - Merriam-Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature

Shortly before his death Wallace made his greatest contribution to Hollywood history -- he wrote the original story treatment for the film King Kong.more