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	Life Cycle Carmichael, Harry (Book #ID 178) Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£14.00 Convert currency

	The Emperor's Snuff-Box Carr, John Dickson [1906-1977] (Book #ID 45507) Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London 1951 Reprinted Edition [First Edition 1943]. London 1951. Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Ownership name to the front free end paper, light foxing to the page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	You can call it a day Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951]. (Book #ID 658) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1949. 1949. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with old water mark to the rear cover, small chip to the top of the spine, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	White for a Shroud Cameron, Don (Book #ID 1297) Published by T. V. Boardman 1948 reprinted edition. 1948. Hard back. Fine / Rubs to spine ends. Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Cryptic Clue Conway, Peter [George Alexis M. Milkomane 1903-1996] The author also wrote under the pseudonyms George Braddon, George Sava, and George Borodin (Book #ID 1927) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1984. 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Murder for his Money Cobden, Guy (Book #ID 3342) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First edition 1959. 1959. First edition hard back. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with new front end paper, tape residue to edges of inner flaps, small chips to spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Hang the Little Man Creasey, John [1908-1973] (Book #ID 3476) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1963. 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo 188 pp. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Early Morning Poison Cobb, Belton (Book #ID 89307) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 43 Albert Drive, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 204 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, front free end paper missing, foxing to the rear free end paper and closed upper edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper chips to the spine ends, 20 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the front panel, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN Code No. 21671 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Communion with Death Curran, Susan (Book #ID 9663) Published by Rampant Horse Ltd., 140 Whitehall Road, Norwich First edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt stamping. 8vo 9¼" x 6" 247 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. As new. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The House in Mount Street Courcy, John J. De (Book #ID 82057) Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., London circa 1934. 1934. Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 265 printed pages of text. Sun bleached and darkened spine, one tiny fray to the lower spine tip, age darkened top edge, foxing to the fore and lower edges, feint foxing to the first and last few pages. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Murder Mislaid (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Cronin, Michael (Book #ID 107656) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1963. 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Red 'File Copy' stamp and date 19th June 1963 to the front free end paper. Surface mottling to the boards. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£100.00 Convert currency

	You've got it coming Chase, James Hadley [24 December 1906 - 6 February 1985] was an English writer. While his birth name was René Lodge Brabazon Raymond, he was well-known by his various pseudonyms, including, James L. Docherty, Raymond Marshall, R. Raymond, and Ambrose Grant. He is one of the best known thriller writers of all time. The canon of Chase, comprising 90 titles, has earned for him a reputation as the king of thriller writers in Europe. He is also one of the internationally best-selling authors, and 50 of his books have been made into films. (Book #ID 16197) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, scarlet lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 250, 1 [pages]. Age darkened page edges, light rubbing to spine tips and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Murder in Black: Being the Twentieth Exploit of Daphne Wrayne and Her Four Adjusters Cross, Mark (Book #ID 16234) Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1944. 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 222, 2 [pages]. Surface stain to bottom of lower panel and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	The Dark Street Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951]. (Book #ID 47287) Published by Collins 70 Bond Street, Toronto First Canadian Edition 1946. Toronto 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped $2.00, colours to the spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Drink To Yesterday Coles, Manning [Pseudonym of two British Writers, Adelaide Frances Oke Manning [1891-1959] and Cyril Henry Coles [1899-1965] (Book #ID 76676) Published by The World Publishing Company, 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 1946. USA 1946. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, pink title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 270 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny chips to the corners and spine tips, wrapper has been reinforced on the inside with clear tape. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Poisoned Mountain Channing, Mark (Book #ID 17374) Published by Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1935. 1935. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, yellow lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 304, 40 [pages] catalogue dated Summer 1935. Third of the Colin Gray thrillers concerning mysterious poison gas attacks in India from a volcano in the Himalayas. Former neat name to front end paper and in Very Good clean and neat condition without foxing, corners sharp, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Back of Town Blues: An Alec Duncan Detective Mystery Compton, D. G. (Book #ID 18837) Published by Victor Gollancz Limited., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, Long Acre, London First edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 208 pages ISBN 0575062533. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Death by Marriage Cousins, E. G. (Book #ID 22805) The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1960 edition not stated [First edition 1959]. 1960. Hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. Slight foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good period artwork dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Death by Treble Chance Cousins, E. G. (Book #ID 22806) The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1960 edition not stated [First edition 1959]. 1960. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 204 pp. Slight foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good period artwork dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Demoniacs Carr, John Dickson (Book #ID 89792) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Penguin Edition 1965. 1965. Publisher's original colour printed period artwork paperback covers. Light wear to the spine edges and minor age tanning to page edges, slight spine slant and in Very Good condition, price 3/6 to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Don't Get Me Wrong Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951]. (Book #ID 42606) Published by The Thriller Book Club 111 Charing Cross Road, London 1940. London 1940. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 284 printed pages of text. Very light dust soiling to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small chips and closed tears to the spine ends and corners, spine paper not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 11 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Sinister Errand [White Circle Pocket Novel] Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951]. (Book #ID 27094) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Circa 1947 Edition Not Stated. 1947. Mass market paperback. Cheap paper browning to margins. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Dark Wanton Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951]. (Book #ID 53855) Published by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1948. London 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows Cream cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Very minor foxing to the fore edge, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with closed tears and rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Focus on Murder Coxe, George Harmon (Book #ID 30186) Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co. Ltd., 87 Gower Street, London First Edition 1956. 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, yellow lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 222, ii [pages]. Small label removed from foot of upper panel, corners and spine tips turned-in, name and address stamp to upper paste down in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Spanish Lady (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Cronin, Michael (Book #ID 107657) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver and lime green back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£150.00 Convert currency

	The Department of Death [26th Story of Department Z] Creasey, John [1908-1973] (Book #ID 61823) Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London 1949. London 1949. hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, worn gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Dust and age tanning to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 20 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Case of the Poisoned Eclairs; A Masao Masuto Mystery Cunningham, E. V. (Book #ID 42696) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1980. London 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0233972919. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little wrinkling of the laminate to the lower spine gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Battle For Inspector West Creasey, John [1908-1973] (Book #ID 51928) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London Undated Probably First Edition. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£16.00 Convert currency

	The Night of the Full Moon [Uncorrected Proof Copy] Chance, John Newton (Book #ID 45819) Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 43 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1950. London 1950. Uncorrected Proof Copy edition in publisher's original plain grey card covers, indigo stamped lettering to the upper panel states 'Uncorrected Proof, Not to be Reproduced. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Printer's error to the copyright page 'First published 9150' for 1950. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	The Second Mystery Bedside Book; A Selection of Fact and Fiction From Experts in Crime Creasey, John [1908-1973] Edited by (Book #ID 51927) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1961. London 1961. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green and maroon patterned cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 222 [ii] printed pages of text with some monochrome illustrations throughout. Light dust soiling to the end papers, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just one short closed tear to the lower spine edge, not price clipped 15s, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£19.50 Convert currency

	Nest of Vipers Claymore, Tod (Book #ID 42724) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Penguin Edition 1955. London 1955. Publisher's original classic green and cream livery card wrap covers. Light age tanning to the spine and the page edges, slight spine slant. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	No, Not Like Yesterday, Double Exposure to The Saint Detective Magazine Volume 4 Number 2 December 1957. Craig Rice, Nicolas Bentley Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris] (Book #ID 46016) Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London December 1957. 1957. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded. We hold other Saint Detective Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Indecision, No Roses for Us to The Saint Mystery Magazine Volume 6 Number 3 February 1960. C. S. Forester, Ranjee Shahani Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris] (Book #ID 46018) Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London February 1960. 1960. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good condition with a little soiling to the covers, spine not faded. We currently hold 21 other Saint Detective / Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 38 March 1956. Carter Dickson, Steve Fisher, Melville Davissin Post, Harry Muheim [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46109) Published by Mellifont Press Ltd., Furnival Street, London March 1956. 1956. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

Life Cycle

Carmichael, Harry

(Book #ID 178)

Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1978. 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Emperor's Snuff-Box

Carr, John Dickson [1906-1977]

(Book #ID 45507)

Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London 1951 Reprinted Edition [First Edition 1943]. London 1951.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Contains 216 printed pages of text. Ownership name to the front free end paper, light foxing to the page edges, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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You can call it a day

Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951].

(Book #ID 658)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1949. 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with old water mark to the rear cover, small chip to the top of the spine, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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White for a Shroud

Cameron, Don

(Book #ID 1297)

Published by T. V. Boardman 1948 reprinted edition. 1948.

Hard back. Fine / Rubs to spine ends. Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cryptic Clue

Conway, Peter [George Alexis M. Milkomane 1903-1996] The author also wrote under the pseudonyms George Braddon, George Sava, and George Borodin

(Book #ID 1927)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Murder for his Money

Cobden, Guy

(Book #ID 3342)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First edition 1959. 1959.

First edition hard back. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with new front end paper, tape residue to edges of inner flaps, small chips to spine ends. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hang the Little Man

Creasey, John [1908-1973]

(Book #ID 3476)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1963. 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo 188 pp. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Early Morning Poison

Cobb, Belton

(Book #ID 89307)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 43 Albert Drive, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 204 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, front free end paper missing, foxing to the rear free end paper and closed upper edges. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper chips to the spine ends, 20 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the front panel, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN Code No. 21671

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Communion with Death

Curran, Susan

(Book #ID 9663)

Published by Rampant Horse Ltd., 140 Whitehall Road, Norwich First edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt stamping. 8vo 9¼" x 6" 247 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. As new. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The House in Mount Street

Courcy, John J. De

(Book #ID 82057)

Published by Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., London circa 1934. 1934.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 265 printed pages of text. Sun bleached and darkened spine, one tiny fray to the lower spine tip, age darkened top edge, foxing to the fore and lower edges, feint foxing to the first and last few pages. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Murder Mislaid (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Cronin, Michael

(Book #ID 107656)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1963. 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Red 'File Copy' stamp and date 19th June 1963 to the front free end paper. Surface mottling to the boards. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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You've got it coming

Chase, James Hadley [24 December 1906 - 6 February 1985] was an English writer. While his birth name was René Lodge Brabazon Raymond, he was well-known by his various pseudonyms, including, James L. Docherty, Raymond Marshall, R. Raymond, and Ambrose Grant. He is one of the best known thriller writers of all time. The canon of Chase, comprising 90 titles, has earned for him a reputation as the king of thriller writers in Europe. He is also one of the internationally best-selling authors, and 50 of his books have been made into films.

(Book #ID 16197)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, scarlet lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 250, 1 [pages]. Age darkened page edges, light rubbing to spine tips and corners and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Murder in Black: Being the Twentieth Exploit of Daphne Wrayne and Her Four Adjusters

Cross, Mark

(Book #ID 16234)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1944. 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 222, 2 [pages]. Surface stain to bottom of lower panel and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Dark Street

Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951].

(Book #ID 47287)

Published by Collins 70 Bond Street, Toronto First Canadian Edition 1946. Toronto 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped $2.00, colours to the spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Drink To Yesterday

Coles, Manning [Pseudonym of two British Writers, Adelaide Frances Oke Manning [1891-1959] and Cyril Henry Coles [1899-1965]

(Book #ID 76676)

Published by The World Publishing Company, 2231 West 110th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 1946. USA 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, pink title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 270 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tiny chips to the corners and spine tips, wrapper has been reinforced on the inside with clear tape. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Poisoned Mountain

Channing, Mark

(Book #ID 17374)

Published by Hutchinson & Co., Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1935. 1935.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, yellow lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 304, 40 [pages] catalogue dated Summer 1935. Third of the Colin Gray thrillers concerning mysterious poison gas attacks in India from a volcano in the Himalayas. Former neat name to front end paper and in Very Good clean and neat condition without foxing, corners sharp, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Back of Town Blues: An Alec Duncan Detective Mystery

Compton, D. G.

(Book #ID 18837)

Published by Victor Gollancz Limited., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, Long Acre, London First edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 208 pages ISBN 0575062533. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Death by Marriage

Cousins, E. G.

(Book #ID 22805)

The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1960 edition not stated [First edition 1959]. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original ivory paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. Slight foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good period artwork dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Death by Treble Chance

Cousins, E. G.

(Book #ID 22806)

The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1960 edition not stated [First edition 1959]. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 204 pp. Slight foxing to page edges. Very Good in Very Good period artwork dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Demoniacs

Carr, John Dickson

(Book #ID 89792)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Penguin Edition 1965. 1965.

Publisher's original colour printed period artwork paperback covers. Light wear to the spine edges and minor age tanning to page edges, slight spine slant and in Very Good condition, price 3/6 to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Don't Get Me Wrong

Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951].

(Book #ID 42606)

Published by The Thriller Book Club 111 Charing Cross Road, London 1940. London 1940.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 284 printed pages of text. Very light dust soiling to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small chips and closed tears to the spine ends and corners, spine paper not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 11 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sinister Errand [White Circle Pocket Novel]

Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951].

(Book #ID 27094)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Circa 1947 Edition Not Stated. 1947.

Mass market paperback. Cheap paper browning to margins. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dark Wanton

Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951].

(Book #ID 53855)

Published by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Farrows Cream cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Very minor foxing to the fore edge, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with closed tears and rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Focus on Murder

Coxe, George Harmon

(Book #ID 30186)

Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co. Ltd., 87 Gower Street, London First Edition 1956. 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, yellow lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 222, ii [pages]. Small label removed from foot of upper panel, corners and spine tips turned-in, name and address stamp to upper paste down in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Spanish Lady (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Cronin, Michael

(Book #ID 107657)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver and lime green back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Department of Death [26th Story of Department Z]

Creasey, John [1908-1973]

(Book #ID 61823)

Published by Evans Brothers Ltd., Montague House, Russell Square, London 1949. London 1949.

hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, worn gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Dust and age tanning to the page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 20 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Case of the Poisoned Eclairs; A Masao Masuto Mystery

Cunningham, E. V.

(Book #ID 42696)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0233972919. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little wrinkling of the laminate to the lower spine gutter, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Battle For Inspector West

Creasey, John [1908-1973]

(Book #ID 51928)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London Undated Probably First Edition.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Night of the Full Moon [Uncorrected Proof Copy]

Chance, John Newton

(Book #ID 45819)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 43 Ludgate Hill, London First Edition 1950. London 1950.

Uncorrected Proof Copy edition in publisher's original plain grey card covers, indigo stamped lettering to the upper panel states 'Uncorrected Proof, Not to be Reproduced. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Printer's error to the copyright page 'First published 9150' for 1950. Without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Second Mystery Bedside Book; A Selection of Fact and Fiction From Experts in Crime

Creasey, John [1908-1973] Edited by

(Book #ID 51927)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1961. London 1961.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green and maroon patterned cloth covers, gilt and black title and author block lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 222 [ii] printed pages of text with some monochrome illustrations throughout. Light dust soiling to the end papers, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just one short closed tear to the lower spine edge, not price clipped 15s, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nest of Vipers

Claymore, Tod

(Book #ID 42724)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Penguin Edition 1955. London 1955.

Publisher's original classic green and cream livery card wrap covers. Light age tanning to the spine and the page edges, slight spine slant. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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No, Not Like Yesterday, Double Exposure to The Saint Detective Magazine Volume 4 Number 2 December 1957.

Craig Rice, Nicolas Bentley Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris]

(Book #ID 46016)

Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London December 1957. 1957.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded. We hold other Saint Detective Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Indecision, No Roses for Us to The Saint Mystery Magazine Volume 6 Number 3 February 1960.

C. S. Forester, Ranjee Shahani Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris]

(Book #ID 46018)

Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London February 1960. 1960.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good condition with a little soiling to the covers, spine not faded. We currently hold 21 other Saint Detective / Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 38 March 1956.

Carter Dickson, Steve Fisher, Melville Davissin Post, Harry Muheim [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46109)

Published by Mellifont Press Ltd., Furnival Street, London March 1956. 1956.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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