Wallace (Edgar)

THE MISSION THAT FAILED (1898) - King Kong author's first book

The title refers to the Jameson Raid

Published: T. Maskew Miller, Cape Town, 1898

Edition: First Edition

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First edition, first impression of this prolific author's FIRST book. 

Edgar Wallace was a prolific author in the detective, thriller, and science fiction genres. The title of his first book, published in Cape Town, refers to the Jameson Raid. In his later years Wallace became a Hollywood scriptwriter and wrote the screenplay for King Kong, his last book.

Contents clean with previous owner's name stamp on title page. The publisher's illustrated wraps are worn with chips and tears along the edges.

  • Binding Condition: Fair
  • Overall Condition: Fair to Good
  • Name: Rare Paper
  • Contact Person: Armandt Marais
  • Country: South Africa
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