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Tag: peter held

1958 Pyramid reissue – cover art by John Floherty

John Floherty Jr. (American, 1907-1977)
mixed media on board, 21 x 14-1/2 inches (53.3 x 36.8 cm)

1958 Pyramid reissue

1957 Mystery House hardcover

Posted on May 19, 2026May 11, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, hardcover, original art, paperback, pulpTags john floherty jr, mystery house hardcover, peter held, pyramid paperbackLeave a comment on 1958 Pyramid reissue – cover art by John Floherty
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