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            Huntress of Death

Horler, Sydney [Sydney Horler (18 July 1888 - 27 October 1954) was a prolific British novelist specialising in thrillers].

(Book #ID 1125)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London First edition 1933. 1933.

First edition hard back. 2 mm fraying to centre of lower joint, couple of spots to upper panel. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Seven Year Secret

Hurt, Freda [Freda Hurt, pseudonym of Mary Elizabeth Hurt, born 14 June 1911 in Bromley, Kent, and died in 1999]

(Book #ID 1359)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back. Very Good in Very Good+ dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Utter Death

Hymers, John

(Book #ID 4242)

Published by The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1965 edition [First edition 1963]. 1965.

Hard back. Book in Fine condition. Superb period art work dust wrapper which has tiny rubs to spine ends and bottom front panel. Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            John Creasey's Mystery Bedside Book 1971

Harris, Herbert [John Creasey 1908-1973]

(Book #ID 44133)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0340126450. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Light tanning to the page tops, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with old water stain to the foot of the spine, rubbing to the edges and corners, price clipped. 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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            Exit Lines: A Dalziel and Pascoe Novel [Signed]

Hill, Reginald [Reginald Charles Hill FRSL (3 April 1936 - 12 January 2012) was an English crime writer, and the winner in 1995 of the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement].

(Book #ID 14806)

Published by Grafton An Imprint of HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London 1987. 1987.

Mass market paperback. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'For Andrew Best Wishes Reginald Hill.' Peter Williams illustrated front cover. Light toning to page edges, without inscription or creases to spine and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Under World: A Dalziel and Pascoe Novel [Signed]

Hill, Reginald [Reginald Charles Hill FRSL (3 April 1936 - 12 January 2012) was an English crime writer, and the winner in 1995 of the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement].

(Book #ID 14811)

Grafton An Imprint of HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London 1989. 1989.

Mass market paperback. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'For Andrew Best Wishes Reginald Hill.' Peter Williams illustrated front cover. Light toning to page edges, without inscription or creases to spine and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Ruling Passion: A Dalziel and Pascoe Novel [Signed]

Hill, Reginald [Reginald Charles Hill FRSL (3 April 1936 - 12 January 2012) was an English crime writer, and the winner in 1995 of the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement].

(Book #ID 14812)

Grafton An Imprint of HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London 1987. 1987.

Mass market paperback. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'For Andrew Best Wishes Reginald Hill.' Peter Williams illustrated front cover. Light toning to page edges, without inscription or creases to spine and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Gambler's Chance

Hendryx, James B.

(Book #ID 15417)

The Thriller Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Road, London First thus edition 1944 [First edition 1943]. 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224 pp. First published in UK by Museum Press Limited in 1943. Couple of small spots to fore edge. Very Good in Very Good period artwork dust wrapper with shallow rubs to spine tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Fellow Passenger [1]

Household, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 16221)

Little, Brown and Company, Boston, Toronto First US edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original beige cloth covers, blue lettering to spine, blue insignia to upper panel. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 271 pp. Dusty page edges, dust wrapper protected in brown paper leaving small shadows to end papers. Very Good in Very Good Robert Maguire designed dust wrapper with shallow closed tears and related crease lines to spine tips and corners, small nicks to edges, not price clipped $3.50. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Gently with the Painters

Hunter, Alan

(Book #ID 78171)

Published by Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc. New York First U.S. Edition 1976. New York 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, gilt man silhouette of George Gently to the upper panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 201 printed pages of text. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs, not price clipped $6.95. 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 0025575708

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            Murder Most Foul

Hawton, Hector

(Book #ID 16225)

Published by Ward Lock & Co., Ltd. London First edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua-blue cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224 pp. Spine faded, light rubbing to spine tips and corners and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Circle of Shadows

Holt, Deben

(Book #ID 18619)

The Thriller Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London circa 1959 edition [First edition 1957]. 1959.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 224 pp. Former name to front end paper, light foxing to page edges. Very Good in near Fine period artwork dust wrapper with tiny rubs to spine tips and corners, not price clipped, colours fresh and bright. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Childs Play: A Dalziel and Pascoe Novel [Signed]

Hill, Reginald [Reginald Charles Hill FRSL (3 April 1936 - 12 January 2012) was an English crime writer, and the winner in 1995 of the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement].

(Book #ID 14808)

Grafton An Imprint of HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London 1988. 1988.

Mass market paperback. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to title page 'For Andrew Best Wishes Reginald Hill.' Peter Williams illustrated front cover. Light toning to page edges, without inscription or creases to spine and in Nr. Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The End of the Kill [Signed]

Hanson, Vic J.

(Book #ID 93107)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 155 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the high points, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'To Mike Snooks - all the very best - Vic J. Hanson, 26th March 1981'. 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 0709185456

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            A Necessary End

Harper, Stephen

(Book #ID 23172)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½" x 5¼" 172 pages ISBN 0002221055. Author's first novel. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small nick to top of lower panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Fair Game

Hammond, Gerald

(Book #ID 25496)

Published by Macmillan London Limited, 4 Little Essex Street, London and Basingstoke First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, silver lettering to spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 219 pages ISBN 0333327683. Cheap paper slightly browning to page margins. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, red spine colour not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333327683

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            Maximum Credible Accident [Signed]

Howlett, John [John Howlett (4 April 1940 - 4 March 2019) was an English author and screenwriter who lived in Rye, East Sussex].

(Book #ID 31881)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 334 pages ISBN 0091394708. SIGNED by the author to the title page. Free from inscription. 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 Ghostway [a.k.a. The Door into Darkness]; A Jim Chee Novel

Hillerman, Tony

(Book #ID 42957)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0575037245. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the page margins, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 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. We currently hold in stock 1 other title by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The White Cowl [Signed]

Harrison, F. Hewitt

(Book #ID 49086)

Published by Burney Brothers Publishing Co. Aurora, Missouri First Edition 1937. Aurora 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 315 printed pages of text. Lower cover very slightly damp marked. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs across the spine ends and corners. The front free end paper is SIGNED and inscribed by the author 'To H. Stewart, For Director of Overseas Intelligence, BBC Empire Broadcasting, From F. Hewitt Harrison, Farmington, New Mexico, USA October 14th 1938.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Mystery at Crowstone [The Sundial Mystery Library Series]

Hope, Colin

(Book #ID 76673)

Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition [undated] 1936?. London circa 1936.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 226 printed pages of text. Rubs to the spine ends, some surface staining to the foot of the spine, ghosting to the end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 45 mm closed tear with related crease lines to the foot of the rear panel, wear to the spine ends and edges, 3/6 to the spine. 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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            Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 101 June 1961.

Hugh Pentecost, Jacob Hay, Susan Thimmesch [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46131)

Published by Mellifont Press Ltd., Furnival Street, London June 1961. 1961.

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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            Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Issue No. 257 April 1965.

Hugh Pentecost, Victor Canning, Lawrence G. Blochman [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46154)

Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York April 1965. 1965.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded, priced 3/6 to the spine. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Issue No. 264 November 1965.

Hugh Pentecost, Lawrence Treat, Anthony Boucher [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46161)

Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York November 1965. 1965.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded, priced 3/6 to the spine. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Issue No. 273 August 1966.

Hugh Pentecost, Robert L. Fish, Philip Wylie [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46166)

Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York August 1966. 1966.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded, priced 3/6 to the spine. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Issue No. 278 January 1967.

Hugh Pentecost, Charlotte Armstrong, Julian Symons [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46168)

Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York January 1967. 1967.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very tiny rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded, priced 3/6 to the spine. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Secret Life of Wallander

Hildred, Stafford

(Book #ID 83532)

Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd., 3 Bramber Court, 2 Bramber Road, London First Edition 2010. London 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 252 printed pages of text. Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs and surface scratches, 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. ISBN 9781843582489

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            Never Say Live [Collins 2/- Greenback Library Series]

Hume, David

(Book #ID 66366)

Published for The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London 1951. London 1951.

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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            Ring Up Nighthawk

Horler, Sydney [Sydney Horler (18 July 1888 - 27 October 1954) was a prolific British novelist specialising in thrillers].

(Book #ID 53426)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and upper front panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Corners turned in and slight rubs to the spine ends, ghosting to the end papers and minimal foxing to the page edges, with ownership marking to the front paste down. Good condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with tears to the top gutter and corner of the front panel, not price clipped 8/6. 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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            John Creasey's Crime Collection 1984; An Anthology by Members of The Crime Writers' Association

Harris, Herbert [Edited by] Contributions by: Joan Aiken, Eric Ambler, Celia Dale, Michael Gilbert, Peter Godfrey, Palma Harcourt, Herbert Harris, etc.

(Book #ID 69410)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 187 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 Wood Beyond [A Dalziel and Pascoe Novel]

Hill, Reginald [Reginald Charles Hill FRSL (3 April 1936 - 12 January 2012) was an English crime writer, and the winner in 1995 of the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement].

(Book #ID 57284)

Published by Collins Crime, HarperCollins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 300 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. 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 000232525X

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            The Death of Dalziel

Hill, Reginald [Reginald Charles Hill FRSL (3 April 1936 - 12 January 2012) was an English crime writer, and the winner in 1995 of the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement].

(Book #ID 61081)

Published by HarperCollins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2007. London 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 408 printed pages of text, brown paper end papers. 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 9780007194841

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            Illegal Tender; A Three Oaks Mystery

Hammond, Gerald

(Book #ID 61227)

Published by Macmillan London Limited, 25 Eccleston Place, London and Basingstoke First Edition 2000. London 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 217 printed pages of text. Near Fine 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. ISBN 0333903196

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            The Stranger House [Signed]

Hill, Reginald [Reginald Charles Hill FRSL (3 April 1936 - 12 January 2012) was an English crime writer, and the winner in 1995 of the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement].

(Book #ID 84243)

Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2005. London 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 470 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning and minimal dust marks to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Reginald Hill'. 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 0007194811

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            Sudden Death; A Chris Ludlow Golfing Thriller

Hamer, Malcolm

(Book #ID 69562)

Published by Headline Book Publishing P.L.C., 79 Great Titchfield Street, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 247 printed pages of text with monochrome illustration Headers. Very slight ageing to top page edge, margins starting to brown. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with very slight shelf rubs to the back cover, 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 074720361X

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