Lot 741
Dime Novels. Lot of three periodicals: two issues of Beadle's Half Dime Library (November 23, 1983 and July 11, 1882) and one issue of Beadle's Dime Library (October 28, 1896). Printed on fairly brittle paper, all three show some paper loss along the edges and toning, one issue has strengthening at the spine and two have pages that have not been separated, indicating they are probably unread. Overall, condition is good to very good.
Reading material for the masses, dime novels provided adventure and escape for many Americans who would never own a book other than the Bible. Thrilling ghost stories, suspense-filled mysteries and rip-roaring westerns kept eager readers glued to the page and anxious for the next gripping issue.
Estimated Value $75 - 125.
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