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KHAN PHANTOM EMPEROR OF 1940.

Edition: First printing.

New York: J. C. Reklar & Co / Cosmopolitan, (1934) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - A near future novel of a world in which a modern Khan appears, "not less cruel than Ghengis," who almost succeeds in establishing a world empire. The author's prologue discusses the state of the world in 1934, and its unreadiness for war, but he sees communism as a greater threat than Hitler, and in fact credits Hitler for keeping Germany from becoming a communistic state. A presentation copy, very personally INSCRIBED on a blank preliminary page "To Sylvia Zaro, in memory of the day when I wrote the first words of this work, and for the loyal friendship and undying faith in the final outcome of this work. The author, Jerome Oliver, 7/12/34" Although the rear flap of the dust jacket advertises his second novel, The Ghost of Mars, that was apparently never published. 337 pp.

Condition: Very near fine in a very good dustjacket (usual light toning to the pages, a small chip to the dj near the top of the spine) A scarce book, and especially so signed and in dust jacket.

Book ID: 66122
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