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Talking Oscars [Signed] Williams, Simon [First Novel] (Book #ID 70777) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, red metallic title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 246 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Simon Williams, Pauline All Good Wishes 27.10.88'. 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. ISBN 0434866725 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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When the Gangs Came to London Wallace, Edgar (Book #ID 81529) Published by John Long Limited, London circa 1949. London circa 1949. Hard back binding in publisher's original beige cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning with foxing to the closed page edges and end papers. Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with creases, rubs, large chips missing and closed tears, not price clipped 4s 6d. 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 |
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Driven To Kill; A Sexton Blake Novel Dolphin, Rex (Book #ID 88308) Published by Howard Baker Publishers Ltd., 47 Museum Street London First Edition 1969. 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 198 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very shallow rubs to the gutters edges and corners, not price clipped 16/-. 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 |
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The Palace Tiger Cleverly, Barbara (Book #ID 70982) Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 3 The Lanchesters, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2004. London 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 304 printed pages of text. Light marking to the fore edge. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 1841198129 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Quiraing List Savarin, Julian (Book #ID 70983) Published by Allison & Busby, W. H. Allen & Co. Ltd., 44 Hill Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cherry red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 304 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases to spine ends and corners, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0850319005 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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This Club Frowns on Murder Borowitz, Albert (Book #ID 71544) Published by Robson Books Ltd., Bolsover House, 5-6 Clipstone Street, London First Edition 1990. London 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 182 printed pages of text. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0860516520 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Dark Lady | A Mike Main Mystery [Signed] Barclay, Ian (Book #ID 97962) Published by Bishopsgate Press Ltd., 15 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'For Andrea - Ian Barclay'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185219071X Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Alias Blackshirt | (Richard Verrell) A Gentleman Crook. Graeme, Bruce (Pseudonym of Graham Montague Jeffries was born in London. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Peter Bourne, David Graeme, Roderic Hastings, Fielding Hope, and Jeffrey Montague 1900-1982). Philip Simmonds Illustrated Dust Wrapper. (Book #ID 95629) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London 1934 Reprinted Edition. 1934. Hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, black title and author lettering and symmetrical designs to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 252 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, crease lines to the paper, priced, 1/-. 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 |
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The Cinnamon Murder; A Pat Abbott Mystery Crane, Frances (Book #ID 71864) Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co. Ltd., 87 Gower Street, London First Edition 1948. London 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original faded moss green cloth covers, oxidised gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Front free end paper missing, contents clean, only a Good reading condition copy, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Laughter In The Alehouse [A Cock Robin Mystery] Kane, Henry (Book #ID 71924) Published by The Macmillan Company, 866 Third Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 1968. USA 1968. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, pink title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 183 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 |
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Too Small For His Shoes Payne, Laurence [Wrapper Design by John Woodcock] (Book #ID 72101) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1962. London 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Lower edges scuffed, a few tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 16s. 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 |
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Prologue To Murder Dix, Maurice B. (Book #ID 72343) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London First Edition 1938. London 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 302 printed pages of text. Wear to the spine ends, gutters, edges and corners, age darkened closed page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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False Scent Marsh, Ngaio (Book #ID 112529) Published by The Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London, 1961. 1961. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 pp. Very Good condition book in Good condition different artwork dust wrapper to the first edition with light rubbing to the ends and corners, not price clipped 12s 6d. 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 |
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Inspector Ghote Goes by Train Keating, H. R. F. [Jacket Design by Kenneth Farnhill] (Book #ID 96469) Published by Thriller Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London 1973. 1973. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 222 printed pages of text. Foxing to the upper closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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 |
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Death of a Skin-Diver Jay, Simon (Book #ID 72740) Published by The Crime Club, Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1964. London 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine, maps to the end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Spine ends turned-in, tiny rubs to the 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 |
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The Clue of the Silver Key Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 95666) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London not dated circa 1930 not dated. 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 317 printed pages of text. Ink name inside dated 1930, without any foxing 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 |
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The Green Ribbon Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 95667) Published by Hutchinson & Co. 34-36 Paternoster Row, London circa 1929. 1929. Hard back binding in publisher's original caramel cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text. Without any foxing and 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 |
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The Bride That Got Away (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Truss, Seldon (aka George Selmark) Leslie Seldon Truss (August 21, 1892 - February 5, 1990)]. (Book #ID 107640) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. The word 'File' to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 16/-. 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 |
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Long Teeth [The Fourth Stone Angel Mystery] Albert, Marvin (Book #ID 73014) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 279 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 033347015X Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Dallas Deception [A Jack Kyle Mystery] Abshire, Richard [Book Design by Kathryn Parise] (Book #ID 73030) Published by William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York, USA First Edition 1992. USA 1992. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covered boards with black cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, orange end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 299 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0688107990 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Storm Front Anderson, Virginia [Jacket Illustration by Brent Watkinson] (Book #ID 73032) Published by A Perfect Crime Book, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc., New York, USA First Edition February 1992. USA 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards with black cloth spine, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 436 printed pages of text with photograph of the author loosely enclosed. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0385422326 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Curs in Clover [The Fingerprint Club] Mercer, Ian (Book #ID 77934) Published by William Earl & Company Ltd., Bournemouth First Edition 1948. Bournemouth 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original stone cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 263 printed pages of text. Little wear to the covers, tan age spots and ghosting to the free end papers and the closed lower edges, ink message dated 1950 to the front free end paper. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, 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. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Harm's Way [Signed] Aird, Catherine (Book #ID 79187) Published for The Crime Club by Doubleday & Co. Inc. New York First US Edition 1984. New York 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt yellow cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0385195427. Contains 180 printed pages of text. Bumps to the spine ends. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper, red spine very slightly faded. SIGNED by the author 'With every good wish from the author Catherine Aird.' 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. We currently hold in stock 4 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0385195427 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Death of Achilles | The Fourth Mystery in the Erast Fandorin Series Akunin, Boris [pseudonym of Grigory Chkhartishvili] Translated by Andrew Bromfield (Book #ID 91895) Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2005. 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 330 printed pages of text. Small mark to the fore edge. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297645536 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Blackshirt Sees It Through Graeme, Roderic [Jacket Design by Leonard Breach] (Book #ID 81207) Published by John Long Limited, 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Ex lending library, no stamps to title or copyright pages, label and tape traces to the end papers, spine ends creased and age darkened. Poor condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with wear to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 11s 6d. 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 |
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Turkish Gambit | The New Erast Fandorin Mystery Akunin, Boris [pseudonym of Grigory Chkhartishvili] Translated by Andrew Bromfield (Book #ID 91894) Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 5 Upper St. Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 230 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 029764551X Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Sir John Magill's Last Journey | An Inspector French Case Crime Novel Crofts, Freeman Wills [1879-1957] (Book #ID 92803) Published for The Crime Club Ltd., by W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., London, First Edition 1930. 1930. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original classic orange livery cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text. Some spot marks to the rear board, fox spotting to the closed fore edges and the last 8 pages, two fox splash marks to the title page and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Yellow Snake Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 95665) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London not dated circa 1926. 1926. Hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 318 printed pages of text. Ink name inside dated 1926 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 |
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Gilgamesh Bannister, Jo (Book #ID 74249) Published by Judy Piatkus Ltd., 5 Windmill Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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. ISBN 0861888537 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Greenface King, Frank [Frank King (1892 - 1958) was a pseudonym for Clive Conrad, who had the following series characters; The Dormouse, Dr Frank King, Inspector Gloom and Clarence Knight]. Doughty Illustrated Dust Wrapper. (Book #ID 97157) Published by Nimmo, 25 Gilbert Street, London First Thus Edition 1949. 1949. First post-war edition, new impression, hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 234 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed text block edges and front end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the spine tips, not price clipped, 6s. 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 |
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The Joker Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 95664) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition. Undated [1926]. 1926. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, with car. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 320 printed pages of text. Light spotting to the page edges 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 |
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Jim Fielden Investigates Forres, John (Book #ID 74276) Published by Andrew Dakers Ltd., London First Edition 1948. London 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 200 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, ink name to the front free end paper and 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 |
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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 74950) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1949. London 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. A little foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with a small chip to the top front cover, rubs to the edges, 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 |
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The Saint On Guard Charteris, Leslie [1907-1993] Pseudonym for Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin (Book #ID 75044) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition July 1945. London 1945. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Spine ends softened with shallow rubs, corners creased, ink name and address dated 1946 with Colonial Edition stamp to the front free end paper, War Economy Standard paper. Near Very Good condition book in torn and repaired dust wrapper, not 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. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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