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	Inspector Ghote Draws a Line Keating, H. R. F. (Book #ID 109152) Published by The Crime Club, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 195 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £4.25 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	£25.00 Convert currency

	Crime Writers: Reflections on Crime Fiction Keating, H. R. F. [Additional Material by Mike Pavett] (Book #ID 15447) British Broadcasting Corporation, London 1978 1978. Publisher's original glazed card covers. 8vo 9¼" x 7" 160 pages ISBN 0563162635. Monochrome illustrations by Eric Critchley, monochrome photographs. Seven distinguished crime writers look at the past, present and future of crime writing; the essayists show how detective stories reveal a great many of the prevalent social attitudes of the last hundred years. Upper corners turned up and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£7.50 Convert currency

	Find Actor Hart Keeler, Harry Stephen (Book #ID 16055) Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1939. 1939. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 319 pp. Former message to the front free end paper, foxing to closed page edges and end papers, 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	£95.00 Convert currency

	Stolen Goods Kelland, Clarence Budington (Book #ID 16210) Published by Museum Press Limited, 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1951. 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, navy lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 254 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.50 Convert currency

	The Charter Lane Mystery Keech, Gertrude C. (Book #ID 16281) Published by The Mitre Press 52 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London First edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 160 pages Author's first crime novel. Small crease line across lower corner to upper panel. Very Good in Nr. Very Good dust wrapper with light fading to red spine, shallow surface rubs and closed tears to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 18s. 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	£45.00 Convert currency

	The Container Kaufman, Michael (Book #ID 18137) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver lettering to spine, revolver to title page. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 158 pp. ISBN 0709174527. 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	£25.00 Convert currency

	A Crushing Blow: Third Anna McColl Mystery Kline, Penny (Book #ID 19182) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 217 pages ISBN 033362100X. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped £14.99. 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

	A Matter of Iodine Keith, David (Book #ID 52005) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1940. London 1940. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covers, maroon title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 313 printed pages of text. Spine tips and corners turned-in, without any ownership markings 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	£20.00 Convert currency

	Green with Envy; A Nick Polo Mystery Kennealy, Jerry (Book #ID 98009) Published by St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 1991. 1991. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 202 printed pages of text. Creasing to the foot of the spine. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear with related creasing to the foot of the rear gutter, shallow rubs to the corners and spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0312065728 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Sinister Light \| A New Adventure of The Dormouse (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) 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]. (Book #ID 107633) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London Second Edition 1950. 1950. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 248 pp. Spine sun faded. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 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	£50.00 Convert currency

	Big Blackmail (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) 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]. (Book #ID 107634) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back and smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with scuffed closed tear to the centre of the spine, not price clipped, 9/6. 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	£350.00 Convert currency

	Invasion of Privacy Kurnitz, Harry (Book #ID 45374) Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title, author lettering and revolver to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Lower end paper missing, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in Good condition lurid period artwork dust wrapper sadly with brown paper adhered to the reverse and tape marks across the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Phantoms of Breslau [An Eberhard Mock Investigation] Krajewski, Marek (Book #ID 99889) Published by MacLehose Press, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First Edition 2010. 2010. 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 275 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906694739 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Cleopatra's Tears Keeler, Harry Stephen (Book #ID 76732) Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First UK Edition 1940. 1940. 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 288 printed pages of text. Fox spotting to the closed page edges, ink message dated 1945 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with red spine to faded to orange, rubs to the edges and corners, No. 919 to the foot of the spine. 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	£150.00 Convert currency

	Go West, Inspector Ghote Keating, H. R. F. (Book #ID 49273) Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. Garden City, New York First Edition 1981. New York 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 183 printed pages of text. Ex-library with just one stamp to the front free end paper, no other stamps to the title or copyright pages. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only one 20 mm piece of paper missing across the foot of the spine, no tears or rubs to the paper, not 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. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The 100,000 Welcomes Kenyon, Michael (Book #ID 49758) Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, 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. 8'' x 5¼''. ISBN 002316030. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small rubs to the top corners and spine tip, not price clipped 25s, yellow spine and red lettering 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. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Finger Post Kent, Nora (Book #ID 56291) Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 19 Ludgate Hill, London Second Impression Before Publication 1945. London 1945. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Spine slightly twisted. Good condition book, in scarce Good condition period art work dust wrapper with chips and tears to the spine ends and corners, 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. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Wednesday The Rabbi Got Wet Kemelman, Harry (Book #ID 55150) Published by William Morrow and Company Inc., 105 Madison Avenue, New York Book Club Edition 1976. New York 1976. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 219 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight darkening down the spine. 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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Murder at the Maharajah's Dinner Party [Signed] Kayser, Susann (Book #ID 73309) Published by Vantage Press, Inc. 516 West 34th Street, New York First Edition 1992. New York 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Susann Kayser.' 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 0533100439 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Introducing C. B. Greenfield [Crime Club Series] Kallen, Lucille (Book #ID 59254) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 196 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, foxing to the upper closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic 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 0002313561 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Weak and the Strong Kersh, Gerald (Book #ID 76692) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1945. London 1945. 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 136 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1945, age darkened 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Goodbye, Pussy Kemp, Sarah (Book #ID 78653) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 196 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition 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. ISBN 0002312689 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	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	£11.00 Convert currency

	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	£12.50 Convert currency

	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	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Mysterious Mr. I Keeler, Harry Stephen (Book #ID 76726) Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1937. London 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 309 printed pages of text. Sun faded spine, white mark to the front cover, softened spine ends, age darkened page edges 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	£45.00 Convert currency

	A Rush On The Ultimate [Signed] Keating, H. R. F. [Jacket by Peter Rauch] (Book #ID 99303) Published by Crime Club, Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, USA First US Edition 1982. 1982. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original white leather-effect paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 181 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends, thumb dent to the upper front edge. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, 20 mm closed tear to the upper front corner, shallow nicks to the corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'H. R. F. Keating.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0385181701 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg Keating, H. R. F. (Book #ID 83275) Published by The Crime Club, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1970. London 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 221 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, corners slightly creased, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, not price clipped 25s. 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 0002313499 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Flight From a Firing Wall (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Kendrick, Baynard [Baynard Hardwick Kendrick (April 8, 1894 - March 22, 1977) American mystery novelist] (Book #ID 107659) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1968. 1968. 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. Near Fine condition book in Fine 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	£250.00 Convert currency

	Death Keeps a Secret (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Kelland, Clarence Budington [Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 - February 18, 1964) was an American writer]. (Book #ID 107664) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1957. 1957. 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 190 pp. Near Fine 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	£400.00 Convert currency

	Murder Makes an Entrance (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Kelland, Clarence Budington [Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 - February 18, 1964) was an American writer]. (Book #ID 107665) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1956. 1956. 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 187 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	£400.00 Convert currency

	The Key Man (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Kelland, Clarence Budington [Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 - February 18, 1964) was an American writer]. (Book #ID 107666) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1954. 1954. 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. Black 'File Copy' stamp and date 6th October 1954 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips across the top of the spine, not price clipped, 9/6. 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	£400.00 Convert currency

Inspector Ghote Draws a Line

Keating, H. R. F.

(Book #ID 109152)

Published by The Crime Club, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 195 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £4.25 Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Crime Writers: Reflections on Crime Fiction

Keating, H. R. F. [Additional Material by Mike Pavett]

(Book #ID 15447)

British Broadcasting Corporation, London 1978 1978.

Publisher's original glazed card covers. 8vo 9¼" x 7" 160 pages ISBN 0563162635. Monochrome illustrations by Eric Critchley, monochrome photographs. Seven distinguished crime writers look at the past, present and future of crime writing; the essayists show how detective stories reveal a great many of the prevalent social attitudes of the last hundred years. Upper corners turned up and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Find Actor Hart

Keeler, Harry Stephen

(Book #ID 16055)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First Edition 1939. 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 319 pp. Former message to the front free end paper, foxing to closed page edges and end papers, corners turned in and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stolen Goods

Kelland, Clarence Budington

(Book #ID 16210)

Published by Museum Press Limited, 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, navy lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 254 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Charter Lane Mystery

Keech, Gertrude C.

(Book #ID 16281)

Published by The Mitre Press 52 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London First edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 160 pages Author's first crime novel. Small crease line across lower corner to upper panel. Very Good in Nr. Very Good dust wrapper with light fading to red spine, shallow surface rubs and closed tears to spine tips and corners, not price clipped 18s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Container

Kaufman, Michael

(Book #ID 18137)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver lettering to spine, revolver to title page. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 158 pp. ISBN 0709174527. 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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A Crushing Blow: Third Anna McColl Mystery

Kline, Penny

(Book #ID 19182)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 217 pages ISBN 033362100X. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped £14.99. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Matter of Iodine

Keith, David

(Book #ID 52005)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1940. London 1940.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covers, maroon title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [vi] 313 printed pages of text. Spine tips and corners turned-in, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Green with Envy; A Nick Polo Mystery

Kennealy, Jerry

(Book #ID 98009)

Published by St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 1991. 1991.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 202 printed pages of text. Creasing to the foot of the spine. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear with related creasing to the foot of the rear gutter, shallow rubs to the corners and spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0312065728

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Sinister Light | A New Adventure of The Dormouse (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

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].

(Book #ID 107633)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London Second Edition 1950. 1950.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 248 pp. Spine sun faded. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Big Blackmail (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

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].

(Book #ID 107634)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back and smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with scuffed closed tear to the centre of the spine, not price clipped, 9/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Invasion of Privacy

Kurnitz, Harry

(Book #ID 45374)

Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode 15 Bedford Street, London First Edition 1956. London 1956.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title, author lettering and revolver to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Lower end paper missing, without any ownership markings. Good condition book, in Good condition lurid period artwork dust wrapper sadly with brown paper adhered to the reverse and tape marks across the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Phantoms of Breslau [An Eberhard Mock Investigation]

Krajewski, Marek

(Book #ID 99889)

Published by MacLehose Press, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

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 275 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781906694739

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Cleopatra's Tears

Keeler, Harry Stephen

(Book #ID 76732)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London First UK Edition 1940. 1940.

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 288 printed pages of text. Fox spotting to the closed page edges, ink message dated 1945 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with red spine to faded to orange, rubs to the edges and corners, No. 919 to the foot of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Go West, Inspector Ghote

Keating, H. R. F.

(Book #ID 49273)

Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. Garden City, New York First Edition 1981. New York 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 183 printed pages of text. Ex-library with just one stamp to the front free end paper, no other stamps to the title or copyright pages. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only one 20 mm piece of paper missing across the foot of the spine, no tears or rubs to the paper, not 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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The 100,000 Welcomes

Kenyon, Michael

(Book #ID 49758)

Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, 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. 8'' x 5¼''. ISBN 002316030. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two small rubs to the top corners and spine tip, not price clipped 25s, yellow spine and red lettering 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 Finger Post

Kent, Nora

(Book #ID 56291)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., 19 Ludgate Hill, London Second Impression Before Publication 1945. London 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Spine slightly twisted. Good condition book, in scarce Good condition period art work dust wrapper with chips and tears to the spine ends and corners, 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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Wednesday The Rabbi Got Wet

Kemelman, Harry

(Book #ID 55150)

Published by William Morrow and Company Inc., 105 Madison Avenue, New York Book Club Edition 1976. New York 1976.

Hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covers, blue title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 219 printed pages of text. Foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight darkening down the spine. 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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Murder at the Maharajah's Dinner Party [Signed]

Kayser, Susann

(Book #ID 73309)

Published by Vantage Press, Inc. 516 West 34th Street, New York First Edition 1992. New York 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 127 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Susann Kayser.' 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 0533100439

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Introducing C. B. Greenfield [Crime Club Series]

Kallen, Lucille

(Book #ID 59254)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 196 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, foxing to the upper closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition colour photographic 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 0002313561

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The Weak and the Strong

Kersh, Gerald

(Book #ID 76692)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1945. London 1945.

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 136 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper dated 1945, age darkened page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Goodbye, Pussy

Kemp, Sarah

(Book #ID 78653)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 196 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition 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. ISBN 0002312689

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Mysterious Mr. I

Keeler, Harry Stephen

(Book #ID 76726)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 309 printed pages of text. Sun faded spine, white mark to the front cover, softened spine ends, age darkened page edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Rush On The Ultimate [Signed]

Keating, H. R. F. [Jacket by Peter Rauch]

(Book #ID 99303)

Published by Crime Club, Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, USA First US Edition 1982. 1982.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original white leather-effect paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 181 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends, thumb dent to the upper front edge. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, 20 mm closed tear to the upper front corner, shallow nicks to the corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'H. R. F. Keating.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0385181701

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Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg

Keating, H. R. F.

(Book #ID 83275)

Published by The Crime Club, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 221 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, corners slightly creased, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, not price clipped 25s. 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 0002313499

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Flight From a Firing Wall (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Kendrick, Baynard [Baynard Hardwick Kendrick (April 8, 1894 - March 22, 1977) American mystery novelist]

(Book #ID 107659)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1968. 1968.

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. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 16/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Death Keeps a Secret (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Kelland, Clarence Budington [Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 - February 18, 1964) was an American writer].

(Book #ID 107664)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1957. 1957.

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 190 pp. Near Fine 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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Murder Makes an Entrance (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Kelland, Clarence Budington [Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 - February 18, 1964) was an American writer].

(Book #ID 107665)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1956. 1956.

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 187 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 Key Man (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Kelland, Clarence Budington [Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 - February 18, 1964) was an American writer].

(Book #ID 107666)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First UK Edition 1954. 1954.

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. Black 'File Copy' stamp and date 6th October 1954 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips across the top of the spine, not price clipped, 9/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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