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	The Day of the Donkey Derby Fleming, Joan [1908-1980] (Book #ID 266) Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Tit-Bits \| From All the Most Interesting Books, Periodicals & Contributors in the World \| No. 2620 \| January 16, 1932 \| The Z Murders \| Idle Hands Farjeon, Joseph J. [Joseph Jefferson Farjeon (4 June 1883 - 6 June 1955) was an English crime and mystery novelist, playwright and screenwriter. His father, brother and sister also developed successful careers in the literary world] and William Freeman Contribute: (Book #ID 113852) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition January 16, 1932. 1932. Publisher's original wire stitched newspaper style periodical. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains pp 545 - 568 + covers. Contains part detective story 'The Z Murders' by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon. Complete Short Story by William Freeman 'Idle Hands'. Staples rusting. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	The Day of the Donkey Derby Fleming, Joan [1908-1980] (Book #ID 6233) Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Day of the Donkey Derby Fleming, Joan [1908-1980] (Book #ID 6234) Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Invitation to Murder Ford, Leslie (Book #ID 9216) Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black stamping. 256 pp. Ex-library with all the usual stamping, 20 mm closed tear to upper panel, and inner rear flap, colours bright and sharp, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.50 Convert currency

	Nothing is the Number When You Die Fleming, Joan [1908-1980] (Book #ID 12417) Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, silver stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5" 192 pp. Dusty top edge. Very Good in Poor dust wrapper with two closed tears to upper panel with related crease lines, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Night of the Lollipop Fellowes-Gordon, Ian (Book #ID 18139) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 208 pp. ISBN 0709174578. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, 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

	Sudden Silence: The Case of the Murdered Band Leader Fitzsimmons, Cortland (Book #ID 18406) Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York First edition 1938. 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, yellow lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 308 pp. Former bookplate and slight age tanning to front end paper, corners turned-in 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	£13.50 Convert currency

	When I Grow Rich Fleming, Joan [1908-1980] (Book #ID 18628) The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London 1963 edition [First edition 1962]. 1963. Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 256 pp. Former name to front end paper dated 1963, light foxing to page edges. Very Good in near Fine period artwork dust wrapper with slight age darkening to spine, without any tears or chips, 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Tit-Bits \| From All the Most Interesting Books, Periodicals & Contributors in the World \| No. 2621 \| January 23, 1932 \| The Z Murders \| Ups and Downs Farjeon, Joseph J. [Joseph Jefferson Farjeon (4 June 1883 - 6 June 1955) was an English crime and mystery novelist, playwright and screenwriter. His father, brother and sister also developed successful careers in the literary world] and Frederick Skerry Contribute: (Book #ID 113853) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition January 23, 1932. 1932. Publisher's original wire stitched newspaper style periodical. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains pp 569 - 596 + covers. Contains part detective story 'The Z Murders' by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon. Complete Short Story by Frederick Skerry 'Ups and Downs'. Staples rusting. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	A Handful of Sinners (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976). (Book #ID 107652) 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 189 pp. Indigo 'File Copy' stamp and date 30th March 1960 to the front free end paper 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

	Three Thirds of a Ghost Fuller, Timothy (Book #ID 89369) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, remains of Boots Library label to the front cover 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	It Two of Them are Dead Forbes, Stanton (Book #ID 31392) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., London First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 189 pages ISBN 709104669. Ex-library with usual stamps in Very Good condition Colin Andrews illustrated dust wrapper which has been protected in brown paper, now removed, leaving the paper bright and fresh and only minor rubs across the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 18/-. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Even More Kinky Friedman Containing: Armadillos and Old Lace; God Bless John Wayne; The Love Song of J. Edgar Hoover [Signed] Friedman, Kinky (Book #ID 49128) Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 3 Queen Square London First Edition 2000. London 2000. First omnibus edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. ISBN 0571204384. Contains [vi] 515 printed page of text. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	A Handful of Murder Findley, Ferguson [Jacket Illustration by Eric Bernard Mudge-Marriott] (Book #ID 73670) Published by Max Reinhardt, London First Edition 1955. London 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition period art work 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Bath of Acid (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976). (Book #ID 107654) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original banana yellow 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 15th August 1962 to the front free end paper. 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

	A Handful of Sinners (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976). (Book #ID 107653) 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 189 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 Missing Actor, Our Feathered Friends to The Saint Mystery Magazine Volume 9 Number 9 November 1963. Fredric Brown, Philip Macdonald Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris] (Book #ID 46020) Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London November 1963. 1963. 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 slightly 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Case of The Frantic Ladies Floyd, Leslie (Book #ID 86329) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1938. 1938. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Fraying of the cloth to the spine ends, corners and tops of the gutters, surface marks to the panels, hinges cracked, front free end paper missing and in Poor condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Fear the Light Ferrars, Elizabeth [1907-1995] (Book #ID 49527) Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1960. London 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Front free end paper missing, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with just very minor shelf rubbing of the white paper to the lower cover, not price clipped 10s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any chips or tears whatsoever 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	£27.50 Convert currency

	Storm in an Ink Pot [Collins 2/- Greenback Library Series] Franklin, Charles (Book #ID 66369) Published for The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London circa 1950. London circa 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7¼'' x 4½. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the edges. Good condition book in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small rubs to the tips and corners, priced 2/-. 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Tit-Bits \| From All the Most Interesting Books, Periodicals & Contributors in the World \| No. 2620 \| January 30, 1932 \| The Z Murders \| Oh! For Some Money Farjeon, Joseph J. [Joseph Jefferson Farjeon (4 June 1883 - 6 June 1955) was an English crime and mystery novelist, playwright and screenwriter. His father, brother and sister also developed successful careers in the literary world] and Dudley Hoys Contribute: (Book #ID 113854) Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition January 30, 1932. 1932. Publisher's original wire stitched newspaper style periodical. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains pp 597 - 624 + covers. Contains part detective story 'The Z Murders' by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon. Complete Short Story by Dudley Hoys 'Oh! For Some Money'. Staples rusting. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	A Tale of Two Murders Ferrars, Elizabeth [1907-1995] (Book #ID 65694) Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1959. London 1959. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 1192 printed pages of text. Reference reading condition copy with end papers missing, ink name to the half-title page, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 3 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	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	£6.00 Convert currency

	No Bones About It Fleming, Joan (27 March 1908 - 15 November 1980) was a British writer of crime and thriller novels. Her novel The Deeds of Dr Deadcert was made into the film Rx for Murder (1958), and she won the Gold Dagger award twice, for When I Grow Rich (1962) and Young Man I Think You're Dying (1970). (Book #ID 78599) Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1967. London 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange / black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text. Light tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning of the white paper to the edges, not price clipped 16s. 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Call it Accident Foley, Rae (Book #ID 78673) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1966. London 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper rubbing of the paper across the spine ends and edges, not price clipped 15/-. 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	£40.00 Convert currency

	On The Day Of The Shooting (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976) Jacket Design by C. W. Bacon. (Book #ID 107655) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1965. 1965 First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 12/6. 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	£80.00 Convert currency

	Hospitality for Murder (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Fisher, Gerard (Book #ID 107674) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1959. 1959. 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 191 pp. Hint of foxing to the text block edges. 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	£250.00 Convert currency

	Street of Fear (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Fast, Julius (Book #ID 107692) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1959. 1959. First UK 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 189 pp. Dusty top edge else Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs, 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 Day of the Donkey Derby

Fleming, Joan [1908-1980]

(Book #ID 266)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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Tit-Bits | From All the Most Interesting Books, Periodicals & Contributors in the World | No. 2620 | January 16, 1932 | The Z Murders | Idle Hands

Farjeon, Joseph J. [Joseph Jefferson Farjeon (4 June 1883 - 6 June 1955) was an English crime and mystery novelist, playwright and screenwriter. His father, brother and sister also developed successful careers in the literary world] and William Freeman Contribute:

(Book #ID 113852)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition January 16, 1932. 1932.

Publisher's original wire stitched newspaper style periodical. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains pp 545 - 568 + covers. Contains part detective story 'The Z Murders' by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon. Complete Short Story by William Freeman 'Idle Hands'. Staples rusting. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Day of the Donkey Derby

Fleming, Joan [1908-1980]

(Book #ID 6233)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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 Day of the Donkey Derby

Fleming, Joan [1908-1980]

(Book #ID 6234)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼''. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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Invitation to Murder

Ford, Leslie

(Book #ID 9216)

Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black stamping. 256 pp. Ex-library with all the usual stamping, 20 mm closed tear to upper panel, and inner rear flap, colours bright and sharp, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Nothing is the Number When You Die

Fleming, Joan [1908-1980]

(Book #ID 12417)

Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, silver stamping to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5" 192 pp. Dusty top edge. Very Good in Poor dust wrapper with two closed tears to upper panel with related crease lines, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Night of the Lollipop

Fellowes-Gordon, Ian

(Book #ID 18139)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 208 pp. ISBN 0709174578. Near Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sudden Silence: The Case of the Murdered Band Leader

Fitzsimmons, Cortland

(Book #ID 18406)

Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York First edition 1938. 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covers, yellow lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 308 pp. Former bookplate and slight age tanning to front end paper, corners turned-in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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When I Grow Rich

Fleming, Joan [1908-1980]

(Book #ID 18628)

The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London 1963 edition [First edition 1962]. 1963.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 256 pp. Former name to front end paper dated 1963, light foxing to page edges. Very Good in near Fine period artwork dust wrapper with slight age darkening to spine, without any tears or chips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tit-Bits | From All the Most Interesting Books, Periodicals & Contributors in the World | No. 2621 | January 23, 1932 | The Z Murders | Ups and Downs

Farjeon, Joseph J. [Joseph Jefferson Farjeon (4 June 1883 - 6 June 1955) was an English crime and mystery novelist, playwright and screenwriter. His father, brother and sister also developed successful careers in the literary world] and Frederick Skerry Contribute:

(Book #ID 113853)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition January 23, 1932. 1932.

Publisher's original wire stitched newspaper style periodical. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains pp 569 - 596 + covers. Contains part detective story 'The Z Murders' by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon. Complete Short Story by Frederick Skerry 'Ups and Downs'. Staples rusting. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Handful of Sinners (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976).

(Book #ID 107652)

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 189 pp. Indigo 'File Copy' stamp and date 30th March 1960 to the front free end paper 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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Three Thirds of a Ghost

Fuller, Timothy

(Book #ID 89369)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Shallow rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, remains of Boots Library label to the front cover and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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It Two of Them are Dead

Forbes, Stanton

(Book #ID 31392)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., London First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 189 pages ISBN 709104669. Ex-library with usual stamps in Very Good condition Colin Andrews illustrated dust wrapper which has been protected in brown paper, now removed, leaving the paper bright and fresh and only minor rubs across the spine tips and corners, not price clipped 18/-. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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Even More Kinky Friedman Containing: Armadillos and Old Lace; God Bless John Wayne; The Love Song of J. Edgar Hoover [Signed]

Friedman, Kinky

(Book #ID 49128)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 3 Queen Square London First Edition 2000. London 2000.

First omnibus edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. ISBN 0571204384. Contains [vi] 515 printed page of text. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Handful of Murder

Findley, Ferguson [Jacket Illustration by Eric Bernard Mudge-Marriott]

(Book #ID 73670)

Published by Max Reinhardt, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition period art work 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.

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The Bath of Acid (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976).

(Book #ID 107654)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original banana yellow 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 15th August 1962 to the front free end paper. 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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A Handful of Sinners (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976).

(Book #ID 107653)

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 189 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 Missing Actor, Our Feathered Friends to The Saint Mystery Magazine Volume 9 Number 9 November 1963.

Fredric Brown, Philip Macdonald Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris]

(Book #ID 46020)

Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London November 1963. 1963.

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 slightly faded. We currently hold 21 other Saint Detective / Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Case of The Frantic Ladies

Floyd, Leslie

(Book #ID 86329)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1938. 1938.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Fraying of the cloth to the spine ends, corners and tops of the gutters, surface marks to the panels, hinges cracked, front free end paper missing and in Poor condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fear the Light

Ferrars, Elizabeth [1907-1995]

(Book #ID 49527)

Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Front free end paper missing, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper with just very minor shelf rubbing of the white paper to the lower cover, not price clipped 10s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper without any chips or tears whatsoever 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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Storm in an Ink Pot [Collins 2/- Greenback Library Series]

Franklin, Charles

(Book #ID 66369)

Published for The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London circa 1950. London circa 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7¼'' x 4½. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the edges. Good condition book in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with small rubs to the tips and corners, priced 2/-. 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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Tit-Bits | From All the Most Interesting Books, Periodicals & Contributors in the World | No. 2620 | January 30, 1932 | The Z Murders | Oh! For Some Money

Farjeon, Joseph J. [Joseph Jefferson Farjeon (4 June 1883 - 6 June 1955) was an English crime and mystery novelist, playwright and screenwriter. His father, brother and sister also developed successful careers in the literary world] and Dudley Hoys Contribute:

(Book #ID 113854)

Published by George Newnes Ltd., Tower House, 8-11 Southampton Street, Strand, London First Edition January 30, 1932. 1932.

Publisher's original wire stitched newspaper style periodical. 4to. 12½'' x 10''. Contains pp 597 - 624 + covers. Contains part detective story 'The Z Murders' by Joseph Jefferson Farjeon. Complete Short Story by Dudley Hoys 'Oh! For Some Money'. Staples rusting. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Tale of Two Murders

Ferrars, Elizabeth [1907-1995]

(Book #ID 65694)

Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1959. London 1959.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 1192 printed pages of text. Reference reading condition copy with end papers missing, ink name to the half-title page, no dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 3 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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.

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No Bones About It

Fleming, Joan (27 March 1908 - 15 November 1980) was a British writer of crime and thriller novels. Her novel The Deeds of Dr Deadcert was made into the film Rx for Murder (1958), and she won the Gold Dagger award twice, for When I Grow Rich (1962) and Young Man I Think You're Dying (1970).

(Book #ID 78599)

Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange / black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text. Light tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning of the white paper to the edges, not price clipped 16s. 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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Call it Accident

Foley, Rae

(Book #ID 78673)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper rubbing of the paper across the spine ends and edges, not price clipped 15/-. 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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On The Day Of The Shooting (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976) Jacket Design by C. W. Bacon.

(Book #ID 107655)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1965. 1965

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hospitality for Murder (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Fisher, Gerard

(Book #ID 107674)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1959. 1959.

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 191 pp. Hint of foxing to the text block edges. 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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Street of Fear (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Fast, Julius

(Book #ID 107692)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1959. 1959.

First UK 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 189 pp. Dusty top edge else Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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