Saturday's random pulp cover: The Black Mask : "One Hour"_April 1, 1924

 

I found this bit of fun information on  

Up and Down These Mean Streets: The Official Website of Don Herron

"Perhaps the most interesting thing about this story is the editor’s notice that appears at the end of the story:

“The paintings from which the cover of any issue of The Black Mask is made will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids of less than $10.00 will, however, be rejected. All bids for covers prior to this time must be received by May 31^st; and all bids for covers published hereafter must be received within 30 days after the date of issue (i.e., bids for May cover by June 1^st, etc.). No printing of any kind appears on these original paintings; they make ideal pictures for your den or living room.” "