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June 13, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

June 13, 1931

cover art by John A. Coughlin

Posted on May 31, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags detective story magazine, jewel thief, john a. coughlin, journalism fictionLeave a comment on June 13, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

January 1939 issue ~ cover art by Hubert Rogers

January 1939

cover art by Hubert Rogers

Gardner’s 53rd Lester Leith story

better image than previously posted

Posted on May 30, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags detective story magazine, diamond, erle stanley gardner, hubert rogers, jewel, lester leith, monkeyLeave a comment on January 1939 issue ~ cover art by Hubert Rogers

September 25, 1935 issue

September 25, 1935

Posted on May 30, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags benton braden, detective story magazine, madeleine sharps buchanan, marion scott, tiger, warren kimseyLeave a comment on September 25, 1935 issue

April 11, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

April 11, 1931

cover art by John A. Coughlin

Posted on May 27, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags demon, detective story magazine, devil, john a. coughlinLeave a comment on April 11, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

September 26, 1931 issue

September 26, 1931

cover art by John A. Coughlin?

better image than previously posted

Posted on May 27, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags demon, detective story magazine, devil, hollywood fiction, hypodermic, jewels, movie cameraLeave a comment on September 26, 1931 issue

June 18, 1927 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

June 18, 1927

cover art by John A. Coughlin

Posted on May 24, 2024May 13, 2024Categories pulp, magazine, mysteryTags detective story magazine, coulrophobia, john a. coughlin, johnston mcculley, killer clown, crimson clownLeave a comment on June 18, 1927 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

September 4, 1926 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

September 4, 1926

cover art by John A. Coughlin

Posted on May 24, 2024May 13, 2024Categories pulp, magazine, mysteryTags tux, detective story magazine, coulrophobia, john a. coughlin, johnston mcculley, crimson clownLeave a comment on September 4, 1926 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

November 10, 1932 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

November 10, 1932

cover art by John A. Coughlin

Posted on May 24, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags clown, detective story magazine, john a. coughlin, leslie t. white, snakeLeave a comment on November 10, 1932 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

October 1935 issue

October 1935 – first issue when changed from weekly to monthly

better image than previously posted

Posted on May 20, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags detective story magazine, ellery queen, top hat, walter rippergerLeave a comment on October 1935 issue

February 7, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

February 7, 1931

cover art by John A. Coughlin

better image than previously posted

Posted on May 18, 2024May 13, 2024Categories magazine, mystery, pulpTags christopher b. booth, detective story magazine, grim reaper, john a. coughlin, scythe, skeletonLeave a comment on February 7, 1931 issue ~ cover art by John A. Coughlin

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