Sexton Blake Annual 1941

Published by Bear Alley Books (2012)

A well-produced modern reprint of the classic 1941 Sexton Blake Annual, featuring thrilling detective and adventure stories from one of Britain’s most iconic fictional detectives.

Sexton Blake was a hugely popular pulp character, often compared to Sherlock Holmes, appearing in thousands of stories across magazines and annuals in the early 20th century.

This edition faithfully reproduces the original annual, complete with vintage-style illustrations and classic crime stories.

Book Details

• Title: Sexton Blake Annual 1941
• Publisher: Bear Alley Books
• Year: 2012
• Originally published: Amalgamated Press, 1941
• ISBN: 978-190708164-4
• Cover artwork: Eric R. Parker
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: approx. 160

Contents include

• The Riddle of the Cross
• The Case of the Wandering Jew – Gwyn Evans
• The Secret of the Hold – John Hunter
• The Clue of the Cracked Footprint – G. H. Teed
• The Mystery of the Haunted Trail – S. Gordon Shaw
• The Spanish Circle Conspiracy – George Woodman
• The Lumberjack’s Crime
• The Ship with Two Masters

Plus Mystery Corner problem features and puzzles.

Condition

Very good condition.

• Clean, bright cover with light signs of handling
• Slight wear to edges/corners (see photos)
• Tight binding
• Pages clean with no writing or markings

Please study photos carefully as they form part of the description.

About Sexton Blake

First appearing in 1893, Sexton Blake became one of Britain’s most enduring fictional detectives, starring in pulp magazines, books and radio adaptations for decades.

These annuals are highly collectible and offer a fascinating insight into classic British crime fiction.

Ideal For

• Collectors of vintage detective fiction
• Fans of pulp magazines and classic crime stories
• Sexton Blake enthusiasts
• Readers of Sherlock Holmes-style mysteries