Reckless Ralph's Twenty-five Cent Novel Library NO. 1, 1935
Reckless Ralph's Twenty-five Cent Novel Library--The Great Romances Their Influence on Minor Sensational Literature and the Dime Novel by G.H. Cordier, Ralph F. Cummings, Grafton, Massachusetts, 1935. 8pp. 5.5 x 8.25 inches.
Staple bound glossy white wrapper with black imprint on front. Pulp paper interior. Wrappers separated about one inch at foot plus bent corner. Very Good Condition.
No. 1 of Reckless Ralph's Twenty-five Cent Novel Library published in 1935, featuring one article, "The Great Romances Their Influence on Minor Sensational Literature and the Dime Novel by G.H. Cordier". Ralph F. Cummings was best known for his massive Dime Novel collection and his publication, "Reckless Ralph’s Dime Novel Round-Up". Lesser known is this publication of which we find references to only 4 issues spanning four years. Four institutions hold at least one volume of this short-lived publication.
While this issue feels somewhat academic, No. 2 featured a short story by Emmett Dalton.
Safe to say this issue is uncommon. Very Good / None. Item #466
Price: $75.00