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Classic British murder mystery set in London, 16th book in the popular series featuring investigator Albert Campion. A FIRST BRITISH EDITION (the true first), First Printing from Chatto & Windus, ...
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Classic British murder mystery set in London, 16th book in the popular series featuring investigator Albert Campion. A FIRST BRITISH EDITION (the true first), First Printing from Chatto & Windus, 1958, this hardcover 8vo has orange cloth-covered boards lettered in bright gilt to spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, pages moderately tanned (commensurate with age) with offsetting to endpapers; all are completely unmarked. Binding strong & straight, very slight dust dulling to outside page edges & mild corner bumping. The bottom (British-price) clipped DJ is VG, with slight darkening to spine, discoloration to back cover, & an unclosed 2" tear to lower spine; just about invisible under the new clear mylar cover which we provide free!Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on orders received Weekdays before 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.
Product Info
Publisher: Chatto and Windus
Year: 1958
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
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