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Black Mask #52 October 15, 1923 (Pro-Distribution) CGC FR 1.0 Cream to off-white pages....
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Black Mask #52 October 15, 1923 (Pro-Distribution) CGC FR 1.0 Cream to off-white pages. Lewis Kennerly's cover features a mysterious figure beckoning the viewer into the mysteries within. Dashiell Hammett contributes "Crooked Souls", the second appearance of Continental Op, with another Op story contributed by Peter Collinson in "Slippery Fingers". Bookery's lists as "especially scarce". CGC notes, "From the collection of Dr. Richard Meli". Bookery's Guide to Pulps: Revised Third Edition 2025 GD 2.0 value = $400. CGC census 1/26: 1 in 1.0, none higher.CGC Grader Notes:
detached front cover
detached back cover
staple removed top staple
staple removed bottom staple
staples deteriorated away
detached front cover
detached back cover
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4618738019, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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Auction Info
2026 February 19 Hard-Boiled Heroes: Detective Pulp Magazines from The Dr. Richard Meli Collection Showcase Auction #47179 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2026
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