A Second Companion to Murder

Arranged encyclopedia-style, this new work complements the author's "A Companion to Murder" & covers the same period (1900-1950), but focuses exclusively on violent death by blunt instrument, from the end of a poker to razors, hammers, bricks, & axes. Also includes miscellaneous material on the detection & punishment of murder & on the British judicial system. Originally published in Britain in 1961, this is the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, first printing, from 1962. Hardcover with red cloth-covered boards & gilt lettering to spine is very clean & tightly bound; some mild fading along top edges. Former owner's (mine) bookplate inside front cover, else completely unmarked save for erased pencil pricing on ffep. Unclipped DJ (with original $4.50 price( has minor edgewear & chipping at corners. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Year: 1962

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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