Comic books in 'Illustrated Book'

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Featuring Robert B. Parker. Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Featuring Elmore Leonard. Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Featuring Donald E. Westlake. Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Featuring Loren D. Estleman. Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Featuring Dashiell Hammett's original story "After the Thin Man!" Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Featuring Dashiell Hammett's original story "After the Thin Man" continued. Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Featuring Ed McBain. Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Featuring John D. MacDonald. Edited by Matthew Bruccoli and Richard Laymon. Softcover, 226 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

1st Printing - Volume 2, Issue 4. Reproduction Edition, reprints "New Mystery Adventures" from January, 1936. Softcover, 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

1st Printing - Volume 3, Issue 1. Reproduction Edition, reprints "New Mystery Adventures" from March, 1936. Softcover, 7" x 10", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Book 29: Tom Swift and the Captive Planetoid - 1st printing. Written by Victor Appleton II. Art by Graham Kaye. These are the famous books about a young scientist whose amazing inventions promise to be the great achievements of the future! Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Marked for Death!" and "The Impossible Theft!"

Foreword by J. Randolph Cox.

The premier detective hero returns in two intriguing pulp thrillers by Richard Wormser and T.C. McClary writing as "Nick Carter." First, the legendary American sleuth who predates Sherlock Holmes is reborn into the hard-boiled 1930s in "Marked for Death," the debut novel from the rare first issue of Doc Savage's sister pulp! Then, what is the bizarre connection between an East Indian idol and the disappearance of a quarter-million dollars within a bank? Nick Carter needs all his sleuthing skills to uncover the truth. And a bonus: Nick Carter confronts "The Strange Dr. Devolo" in the first radio script by The Shadow's Walter Gibson, plus a Golden Age comic book classic from Shadow Comics!

Softcover, 128 pages, Text Only. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Whispers of Death!" and "Trail of the Scorpion!"

Written by John Chambliss. Art by Amos Sewell. Cover by Jerome Rozen.

America's premier detective hero returns in two action-packed pulp thrillers! First, "Whispers of Death" undermine the construction of a New York power plant, leading the Master Detective into one of his strangest cases! Then, a cryptic call for help from the Khan of Iraghan summons Nick Carter from his New York headquarters through a winding maze of murder leading to the Florida Everglades as he follows the deadly "Trail of the Scorpion." Plus, Nick Carter teams up with The Shadow in "Calling Nick Carter," a rare crossover from the Golden Age of Comics, and battles "The Voice of Crime" in a lost radio adventure by Walter B. Gibson!

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Written by John Chambliss. Art by Harry Fisk. Cover by Jerome Rozen and John A. Coughlin.

America's premier detective hero returns in action-packed pulp thrillers by Zorro-creator Johnston McCulley and John Chambliss plus a classic Nick Carter radio script by Batman co-creator Bill Finger! First, the Master Detective's arch-nemesis (who predates Professor Moriarty) comes back to wage a battle to the death with Nick Carter in "Dr. Quartz Returns," "Nick Carter Corners Dr. Quartz" and "Nick Carter's Danger Trail," three classic 1926 adventures from the pages of Street & Smith's Detective Story Magazine by Johnston McCulley! Then, "The War-Makers" bring America to the brink of world war, and only Nick Carter can save his beloved nation! Plus, Nick Carter solves a Chinatown murder in "The Case of the Chinese Motto Murder" by Batman co-creator Bill Finger.

Softcover, 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

By Jun Eishima.

To: Fans of NieR: Automata
Recommendation: The action to finish reading this novel.
[ref & NieR: Automata-Long Story Short]
Response: A novel is a story that used to be told by humans.
Question: The definition of the word "interesting"?
Answer: A possible definition is that the ability to continue reading this novel makes it "interesting."
From Pod 042 to 153: We have concluded our promotional duties.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

1st printing.

By Jun Eishima.

From: Pod 153, to fans of NieR Automata [ref &NieR: Automata: a Short Story Long]
Question: What is a fiction collection?
Affirmative: It is hypothesized that this book is "interesting."
Hypothesis: "Interest" is an internal incentive that allows humans to practice tolerance.
Recommendation: To purchase this volume of short fiction exploring the world of NieR.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.00

1st printing.

Written by Brendan Deneen. Art and cover by Cale Atkinson.

It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day! Then maybe, just maybe, Groot will finally get the rest he deserves!

Hardcover, 10-in.x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

Reprint.

Written by Brendan Deneen. Art and cover by Cale Atkinson.

It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day! Then maybe, just maybe, Groot will finally get the rest he deserves!

Hardcover, 10-in.x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Brendan Deneen. Art and cover by Cale Atkinson.

It's been a long day for baby Groot and he's ready to be tucked in for bed. Just as his eyes start to close, Rocket Raccoon bursts onto the scene! Groot can't go to sleep yet, there's a whole galaxy that needs to be defended and they must work together to save the day!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 8-in., 30 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $7.99.

A Pop-Up Book - 1st printing.

By Matthew Reinhart.

Experience Tim Burton's iconic film like never before with this nightmarish pop-up of monstrous proportions! From the renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart comes a mind-blowing retelling of this classic story in gravity-defying pop-up artwork on every page. A celebration marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the groundbreaking movie, this is the perfect item for avid The Nightmare Before Christmas fans, holiday ghouls, and undead merrymakers alike.

Hardcover, 8-in.x 10-in., 12 pages, full color. Cover price $65.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by James Howe. THINGS ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM.... Are Harold, Howie, and Chester simply lost in the woods with Dawg, their strange new friend? Or have they been lured away from their campsite intentionally, leaving the Monroes at the mercy of evil spirits with mayhem on their minds? Lulling Dawg to sleep with a bedtime story may be their only hope of escaping -- but is the hare-raising tale of the origins of Bunnicula, the vampire bunny, really a bedtime story? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 116 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $4.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. By James Howe. THINGS ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM.... Are Harold, Howie, and Chester simply lost in the woods with Dawg, their strange new friend? Or have they been lured away from their campsite intentionally, leaving the Monroes at the mercy of evil spirits with mayhem on their minds? Lulling Dawg to sleep with a bedtime story may be their only hope of escaping -- but is the hare-raising tale of the origins of Bunnicula, the vampire bunny, really a bedtime story? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.99.

1st Printing - Written and Illustrated by Frank Thorne. A new erotic novel by Frank Thorne featuring the humble beginnings of Ghita - Warrior-Queen of Alizarr! Softcover, 6" x 9", 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Nine Little Golden Books starring everyone's favorite Marvel super heroes in one hardcover collection! The Marvel Little Golden Book Collection includes nine Little Golden Book stories featuring everyone's favorite Marvel Super Heroes, including Spider-Man, Captain America, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and more, all in one hardcover volume. It's the perfect gift for Marvel fans ages 2 to 5! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

By Joel Levy.

"I AM NINJA. My Magic is Training... My Body is Control... My Strength is Adaptability... My Weapons are Everything That Exist..."

For centuries, the ninja has occupied a unique place in Japanese culture, straddling the border between fact and folklore. This book examines the origins and history of these notorious "shadow warriors," exploring their traditions and guiding philosophy, their weapons and martial arts skills, their mystique as stealthy black-clad assassins, and their enduring appeal as icons of popular culture.

Hardcover, 6-ion. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $9.95.

2nd and later printings.

By Joel Levy.

"I AM NINJA. My Magic is Training... My Body is Control... My Strength is Adaptability... My Weapons are Everything That Exist..."

For centuries, the ninja has occupied a unique place in Japanese culture, straddling the border between fact and folklore. This book examines the origins and history of these notorious "shadow warriors," exploring their traditions and guiding philosophy, their weapons and martial arts skills, their mystique as stealthy black-clad assassins, and their enduring appeal as icons of popular culture.

Hardcover, 6-ion. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text (with full color and B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $9.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Ben Hatke. Goblin, a cheerful little homebody, lives in a cozy, rat-infested dungeon, with his only friend, Skeleton. Every day, Goblin and Skeleton play with the treasure in their dungeon. But one day, a gang of "heroic" adventurers bursts in. These marauders trash the place, steal all the treasure, and make off with Skeleton, leaving Goblin all alone! It's up to Goblin to save the day. But first he's going to have to leave the dungeon and find out how the rest of the world feels about goblins. Ben Hatke struck picture book gold with Julia's House for Lost Creatures, and he brings more of the geekish whimsy that gave Julia's so much charm to Nobody Likes a Goblin. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

Add to cart Near Mint $8.95

1st printing.

Story and art by T. Edward Bak.

Not a Place to Visit is a new collection of illustrated essays by Wild Man cartoonist T Edward Bak. Exploring themes of social and ecological flux unique to environments in the western US through concisely rendered reflections this series examines the migration of the artist's family to and from Colorado's San Luis Valley, tourism and salmon on the Columbia River, the fraught ecosystem of southern California's Salton Sea, and fracking along the northern Colorado prairie and Front Range.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 120 pages, PC.

Cover price $12.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Brett Helquist. Odd has had some terrible luck: His father perished in a Viking expedition, a tree shattered his leg, the freezing winter might never end, and his neighbors are growing dangerously grumpy. But Odd's luck may be about to change when he rescues a bear who is more than what he seems to be. Already a UK bestseller, this brilliantly inventive short novel inspired by traditional Norse mythology takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the land of giants and gods and back. This elegant cloth-bound edition features black-and-white illustrations by acclaimed artist Brett Helquist. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Brett Helquist. Odd has had some terrible luck: His father perished in a Viking expedition, a tree shattered his leg, the freezing winter might never end, and his neighbors are growing dangerously grumpy. But Odd's luck may be about to change when he rescues a bear who is more than what he seems to be. Already a UK bestseller, this brilliantly inventive short novel inspired by traditional Norse mythology takes readers on a wild and magical trip to the land of giants and gods and back. This elegant cloth-bound edition features black-and-white illustrations by acclaimed artist Brett Helquist. Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $10.00

1st printing. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Chris Riddell. The New York Times bestselling duo behind The Sleeper and the Spindle have created a breathtaking new edition of Neil Gaiman's Odd and the Frost Giants. This edition contains beautiful new black, white, and metallic silver art by UK Laureate Chris Riddell. Odd has had some very bad luck. His father perished on a Viking expedition, his leg was crushed beneath a tree, and the freezing winter seems to be lasting forever. But when Odd flees to the woods and releases a trapped bear, his luck begins to change. He meets an eagle, a bear, and a fox, who reveal that they're actually Norse gods, trapped in animal form by the evil frost giants who have conquered Asgard, the city of the gods. Can a twelve-year-old boy reclaim Thor's hammer, outwit the frost giants and release the gods? Hardcover, 128 pages, Text (with 2C Illustrations). Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

Add to cart Fine $9.49

1st printing. Written by Cecil Castellucci. Art and Cover by Sara Varon. A Heartwarming tale of the perils and pleasures of friendship between two ducks who are both a bit odd. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

First printing. Published by Gary Reed. Edited by James Pruett. Softcover 6 1/2 x 10-in, Black and white interior. Cover price $8.95.

1st Printing - Written by Bruce Dessau with Introduction by show creators Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. Your wors fears are about to be realised - you are plunging headlong into a trip through space and time with the ramshackle remains of the crew of the mining ship, "Red Dwarf". Cast adrift with Lister, Rimmer, The Cat, Kryten and Holly, your only hope is this essential guide - it's more fun than a year in stasis, more useful than a crochet hat and tastier than a pot noodle. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 96 pages, full color.

2nd or later printing - Written by Bruce Dessau with Introduction by show creators Rob Grant and Doug Naylor. Your wors fears are about to be realised - you are plunging headlong into a trip through space and time with the ramshackle remains of the crew of the mining ship, "Red Dwarf". Cast adrift with Lister, Rimmer, The Cat, Kryten and Holly, your only hope is this essential guide - it's more fun than a year in stasis, more useful than a crochet hat and tastier than a pot noodle. Softcover, 8" x 10.5", 96 pages, full color.

1st printing. Written by Douglas Wood. Art and cover by Greg Ruth. Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? How do we find happiness? Once again, Old Turtle's wise answers offer readers of all ages inspiration, solace, and the most important gift of all - hope. Timed to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the publication of the national bestseller Old Turtle, this companion picture book is sure to delight fans of the original while it simultaneously speaks to the concerns of the world today. New York Times-bestselling author Douglas Wood's tale of wisdom and wonder finds its perfect complement in the ethereal and evocative paintings of Greg Ruth. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 10-in., 368 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $19.99.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Includes two short stories "The Price" and "Only the End of the World Again" by Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Stardust). Featuring photos of sculptures by Lisa Snelling. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 26 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. By Dani Jones. A fun-loving children's picture book about a pig that has a story to tell. But every time he starts to tell the tale, another animal friends pops onto the page, interrupting him. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Devil's Unbeatable Game!" Written by Midori Amagaeru. Art and cover by Shinichirou Otsuka. Translated by John Neal. One day, Mai comes across a creepy game called Nightmare. She's heard bad rumors about it, and she's got no interest in playing. That is, until a mysterious voice gives her a choice: play the game or lose everyone she cares about. She'll play to protect her loved ones, but that means putting herself at risk. After all, dying in game has terrible, real-word consequences. To make matters worse, her classmates Asagi and Sugiura have been caught up in the twisted game too. They have no choice but to work together to beat the game! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 8 & Up Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Haunted School and the Knight's Riddle!" Written by Midori Amagaeru. Art and cover by Shinichirou Otsuka. Translated by John Neal. No time to waste-on to the next level! Following Mai and Asagi's win during the black event, Nightmare gets its first update. The game closes for a break and players briefly enjoy having the use of their body parts back. When the game reopens, Mai is served her second set of challenges right away! With the help of new allies and with club-mates Asagi and Sugiura by her side, Mai heads bravely into the next event. If they work together, can they unravel the riddle behind a massive knight that doesn't take damage?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 8 & Up Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Reaper King and the Avian Monstrosity!" Written by Midori Amagaeru. Art and cover by Shinichirou Otsuka. Translated by John Neal. As usual, Mai Yashiro is filling her days with gaming, gaming, and more gaming! After all, missing even one day means losing her life. This time around she'll brave a creepy mansion and finds herself in another Battle of Wits. Mai is surrounded by reliable allies: the cheeky Tsubasa, the number one Nightmare player Tanaka, and the handsome and gentlemanly Masuda. Will there still be an opportunity for Mai and Asagi to get a little bit closer? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Ages 8 & Up Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing.

Written by Joe Queenan. Art and cover by Keith Bendis.

Yesterday, Mel McDonnell had been one of the most influential and respected members of the United States Senate. Today, he found himself reincarnated as a moist heap of whale excrement, languishing on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Thus begins Joe Queenan's satirical fable of reincarnation, political ambition, man's folly, and the capricious nature of the universe - lusciously illustrated with his signature wry wit by award-winning cartoonist Keith Bendis.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 40 pages, PC.

Cover price $20.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st printing.

Story and art by Brandon Reese.

Oothar the Barbarian is blue. He just doesn't feel like slaying dragons today. He can't bring himself to banish uberwraiths to the ninth dimension. His gauntlet of a thousand souls has lost its luster. What is a melancholy barbarian to do? Join Oothar on his quest for happiness and maybe find a new purpose of your own.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing.

Art by Rudolph Belarsky and Amos Sewell. Cover by Jerome Rozen.

This is a replica reprint of Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #1.

Includes the feature- length tale The Masked Invasion by Curtis Steele, as well as two short stories - Letters of Death by Robert C. Blackmon and Routine by Wyatt Blassingame.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #1.

Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Art by J. Fleming Gould. Cover by John Howitt.

This is a replica reprint of Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #2.

Includes the feature- length tale The Invisible Empire by Curtis Steele, as well as two short stories - When the Buzzards Fed by Robert C. Blackmon and The Murder Trick by Arthur Leo Zagat.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #2.

Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Art by J. Fleming Gould. Cover by John Howitt.

This is a replica reprint of Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #3.

Includes the Charles R. Wayne, and The Secret Sentinel.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #3.

Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Art by J. Fleming Gould and Amos Sewell. Cover by John Howitt.

This is a replica reprint of Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 2 #2.

Includes the feature- length tale Master of Broken Men by Curtis Steele, as well as two short stories - House of Doom by Robert C. Blackmon and Death's Red Mask by Charles R. Wayne, and Secret Sentinel Reports.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 2 #2.

Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Art by J. Fleming Gould. Cover by John Howitt.

This is a replica reprint of Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 3 #1.

Includes the feature- length tale Legions of Starvation by Curtis Steele, as well as the short story - Red Finger -- Death Dealer by Arthur Leo Zagat and Secret Sentinel Reports.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 3 #1.

Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Art by J. Fleming Gould. Cover by John Howitt.

This is a replica reprint of Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 4 #1.

Includes the feature- length tale March of the Flame Marauders by Curtis Steele, as well as two short stories - Caged Horror by Arthur Leo Zagat and Death in Disguise by Frank Gruber, and Secret Sentinel Reports.

Softcover, 128 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 4 #1.

Cover price $0.10.

1st printing.

Art by J. Fleming Gould. Cover by John Howitt.

This is a replica reprint of Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 5 #4.

Includes the feature- length tale Scourge of the Invisible Death by Curtis Steele, as well as the short story - Death Mans the Guns by Captain R.E. Dupuy and Secret Sentinel Reports.

Softcover, 112 pages, Text (with B&W chapter illustrations).

NOTE: Do NOT confuse with Operator #5 (1934-1939 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 5 #4.

Cover price $0.10.