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	Saberlegs Pace, Eric (Book #ID 3939) Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First edition 1971. 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Nr. Fine in Nr. Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Fly in the Cobweb: A Dan Mallett Mystery Parrish, Frank (Book #ID 7961) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Proud Ashes Prowse, R. O. (Book #ID 12710) Published by Geoffrey Bles, Two Manchester Square, London First Edition 1934. 1934. First edition hard back publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½" x 5" 320 pp. Light foxing to end papers and page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chip to spine tip, light rubbing to corners, 2/6 price to slightly faded spine. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	The Will and the Deed Peters, Ellis [1913-1995] (Book #ID 15391) Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. Dusty page edges, light foxing to end papers, spine faded, good reading condition copy, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Rocklitz Preedy, George R. [Marjorie Bowen] (Book #ID 16053) John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London First edition 1930. 1930. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, orange lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 362, 2 [pages]. Light foxing to end papers and 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	£9.00 Convert currency

	When One Door Shuts Pereira, Michael (Book #ID 16065) Published by Geoffrey Bles Limited, 52 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1969. 1969. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 223 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped 21/-. 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Proud Ashes Prowse, R. O. (Book #ID 16079) Published by Geoffrey Bles, Two Manchester Square, London First edition 1934. 1934. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½" x 5" 320 pp. Light tanning to end papers and 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

	Life and a Fortnight Peterson, Margaret (Book #ID 16111) Ernest Benn Limited, London First edition 1929. 1929. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, ivory lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 256 pp. Rubs to bottom of upper corners, in Very Good clean and sharp 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

	The Creeping Hours: A John Jericho Mystery Pentecost, Hugh (Judson Philips) (Book #ID 17202) T. V. Boardman & Company Limited 37 Hertford Street, London First edition 1967. 1967. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 135 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two 3 mm closed nicks to edges, not price clipped 16s, white spine not faded or darkened. 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

	Odds On The Hot Seat (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Phillips, Judson [Hugh Pentecost was a pen name of mystery author Judson Philips (August 10th 1903 - March 7th 1989) (Book #ID 107658) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1946. 1946. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back with smoking gun motif to the front cover. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Black 'File Copy' stamp to the front free end paper. Contains 184 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£150.00 Convert currency

	Dark Forest: A 'Sweeney Todd' Assignment Palmer, Frank (Book #ID 21218) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 207 pages ISBN 0094759006. Compliments slip from Constable with the publishing details enclosed. Hint of age tanning to closed page edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Red Gutter: A 'Sweeney Todd' Assignment Palmer, Frank (Book #ID 21219) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 200 pages ISBN 0094766509. Hint of age tanning to closed page edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Double Exposure: A Jacko Enquiry [Signed] Palmer, Frank (Book #ID 21220) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 208 pages ISBN 0094741603. SIGNED 'Frank' presentation copy to front end paper. Small crease line to foot of front cover, hint of age tanning to closed page edges, without inscription. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Testimony Palmer, Frank (Book #ID 21221) Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 207 pages ISBN 0094710503. Author's first novel. Hint of age tanning to closed page edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny surface rubs to upper 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

	Murder Goes to the World's Fair Pratt, Theodore (Book #ID 23657) Published by Eldon Press Ltd., 43 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1945 edition not stated. 1945. Hard back binding in publisher's original light turquoise cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 247 pp. Foxing to page edges, spine faded and in Very Good firm condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	The Spin of the Coin Punshon, E. R. [Ernest Robertson Punshon (1872-1956) was an English novelist and literary critic of the early to mid 20th century, primarily writing on crime and deduction. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Robertson Halkett and Robertson Halket]. (Book #ID 96158) Published by Hurst and Blackett Ltd., 55 Pont Street, London 12th Thousand circa 1947. 1947. Hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, dark green title and author lettering to the spine 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Regrettably pages 23-24 and 25-26 are torn with pieces of paper missing missing across the centre of the page. Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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	£20.00 Convert currency

	My Tattered Loving [The Overbury Mystery] Preedy, George R. [Marjorie Bowen as] (Book #ID 64425) Published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd., 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1937. London 1937. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, dulled gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 348 [iv] printed pages of text. Boots Book Lovers Library label. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£55.00 Convert currency

	Death On The Mall Parsons, Anthony [Jacket Art Work by Robert Micklewright] (Book #ID 76668) Published by Wright & Brown Ltd., 1 Crane Court, Fleet Street, London First Edition 1947. London 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, sun fading to the coral of the spine and margins, ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, repaired tear to the top of the rear panel, shallow rubs to the gutters and fore edges, wrapper has been repaired on the inside along the edges with clear tape. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£350.00 Convert currency

	The Way Up To Heaven in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 34 November 1955. Philip Macdonald, Lord Dunsany, Roald Dahl [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46107) Published by Mellifont Press Ltd., Furnival Street, London November 1955. 1955. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Message in a Bottle in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 116 September 1962. Phyllis Bentley, Michael Gilbert, Rufus King [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46133) Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York September 1962. 1962. 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. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 131 December 1963. Patrick Quentin, Victor Canning, Michael Gilbert [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46144) Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York December 1963. 1963. 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. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Roman Kid in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 139 August 1964. Paul Gallico, William Irish, Avram Davidson [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46148) Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York August 1964. 1964. 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. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Issue No. 263 October 1965. Philip Wylie, Gerald Kersh, Victor Canning [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46160) Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York October 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. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Poised To Fly in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Issue No. 309 August 1969. Patricia Highsmith, Nicholas Freeling, Phyllis Bentley [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46183) Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York August 1969. 1969. 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 4/- to the spine. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Unrepentant Phillips, Conrad (Book #ID 47296) Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 30 Museum Street, London First Edition 1958. London 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little dust soiling to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped 11s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Dead Man's Handle; A Jacko Enquiry [Signed] Palmer, Frank (Book #ID 85050) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 162 Fulham Place, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, slightly age darkened edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Jon and Patricia with thanks for holding Jacko's hand throughout, Frank - August 1995.' 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 0094749000 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Watermill; Sequel to 'Arch' [Second Archie Leggitt Murder Mystery] Parris, Chris R. (Book #ID 74774) Published by the Author, Chris Parris, 23 Lurkins Rise, Goudhurst Cranbrook, Kent First Edition 2012. 2012. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 500 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780955523328 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The House of Green Turf \| An Inspector George Felse Novel Peters, Ellis [1913-1995] (Edith Pargeter) (Book #ID 103367) Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Gulf House, 2 Portman Street, London 1991. 1991. Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Margins starting to brown name to the title page. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs, not price clipped, £12.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0356200191 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Death of a Governor Parsons, Anthony (Book #ID 76700) Published by Wright & brown Ltd., 18 Stukeley Street, London First Edition 1954. London 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Some sun fading to the spine, cheap paper browning to the closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers 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	£45.00 Convert currency

	Too Small For His Shoes Payne, Laurence [Wrapper Design by John Woodcock] (Book #ID 72101) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1962. London 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Lower edges scuffed, a few tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Death By The Nile Parsons, Anthony (Book #ID 76685) Published by Wright & Brown Limited, 18 Stukeley Street, London First Edition 1955. London 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the covers, spine ends scuffed, tan age spots to some of the early pages and closed fore edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Frontiers Pegram, Lorna (Book #ID 78454) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 199 printed pages of text. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, minimal ghosting to the end papers. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the corners and spine ends, slight creasing along top back cover edge, 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 0575026812 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	The Last Days of Newgate [The First of the Pyke Mysteries] Signed Pepper, Andrew (Book #ID 79698) Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., Orion Publishing Group, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2006. London 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, red metallic title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 312 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'A' [? Possibly the worst signature ever]. 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 029785237X Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Z-Car Squad; Police Consultant for the BBC's Z-Cars Serial Prendergast, William (Book #ID 111075) Published by John Long Limited, 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original donkey brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered white and green back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 191 pp with 11 monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tears and related creasing to lower rear edge, not price clipped 30s. 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	£15.00 Convert currency

Saberlegs

Pace, Eric

(Book #ID 3939)

Published by Andre Deutsch Ltd., 105 Great Russell Street, London First edition 1971. 1971.

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

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Fly in the Cobweb: A Dan Mallett Mystery

Parrish, Frank

(Book #ID 7961)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

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

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Proud Ashes

Prowse, R. O.

(Book #ID 12710)

Published by Geoffrey Bles, Two Manchester Square, London First Edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black stamping to spine and upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½" x 5" 320 pp. Light foxing to end papers and page edges. Very Good in Very Good dust wrapper with small chip to spine tip, light rubbing to corners, 2/6 price to slightly faded spine. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Will and the Deed

Peters, Ellis [1913-1995]

(Book #ID 15391)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 192 pp. Dusty page edges, light foxing to end papers, spine faded, good reading condition copy, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Rocklitz

Preedy, George R. [Marjorie Bowen]

(Book #ID 16053)

John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, London First edition 1930. 1930.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, orange lettering to spine and upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 362, 2 [pages]. Light foxing to end papers and page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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When One Door Shuts

Pereira, Michael

(Book #ID 16065)

Published by Geoffrey Bles Limited, 52 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1969. 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 223 pp. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped 21/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Proud Ashes

Prowse, R. O.

(Book #ID 16079)

Published by Geoffrey Bles, Two Manchester Square, London First edition 1934. 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, black lettering to spine and upper panel. Thick 8vo 7½" x 5" 320 pp. Light tanning to end papers and page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Life and a Fortnight

Peterson, Margaret

(Book #ID 16111)

Ernest Benn Limited, London First edition 1929. 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, ivory lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 256 pp. Rubs to bottom of upper corners, in Very Good clean and sharp condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Creeping Hours: A John Jericho Mystery

Pentecost, Hugh (Judson Philips)

(Book #ID 17202)

T. V. Boardman & Company Limited 37 Hertford Street, London First edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 135 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two 3 mm closed nicks to edges, not price clipped 16s, white spine not faded or darkened. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Odds On The Hot Seat (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Phillips, Judson [Hugh Pentecost was a pen name of mystery author Judson Philips (August 10th 1903 - March 7th 1989)

(Book #ID 107658)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1946. 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back with smoking gun motif to the front cover. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Black 'File Copy' stamp to the front free end paper. Contains 184 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dark Forest: A 'Sweeney Todd' Assignment

Palmer, Frank

(Book #ID 21218)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 207 pages ISBN 0094759006. Compliments slip from Constable with the publishing details enclosed. Hint of age tanning to closed page edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Red Gutter: A 'Sweeney Todd' Assignment

Palmer, Frank

(Book #ID 21219)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 200 pages ISBN 0094766509. Hint of age tanning to closed page edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Double Exposure: A Jacko Enquiry [Signed]

Palmer, Frank

(Book #ID 21220)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 208 pages ISBN 0094741603. SIGNED 'Frank' presentation copy to front end paper. Small crease line to foot of front cover, hint of age tanning to closed page edges, without inscription. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Testimony

Palmer, Frank

(Book #ID 21221)

Published by Constable and Company Limited, 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½" 207 pages ISBN 0094710503. Author's first novel. Hint of age tanning to closed page edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny surface rubs to upper corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Murder Goes to the World's Fair

Pratt, Theodore

(Book #ID 23657)

Published by Eldon Press Ltd., 43 Ludgate Hill, London circa 1945 edition not stated. 1945.

Hard back binding in publisher's original light turquoise cloth covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 247 pp. Foxing to page edges, spine faded and in Very Good firm condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Spin of the Coin

Punshon, E. R. [Ernest Robertson Punshon (1872-1956) was an English novelist and literary critic of the early to mid 20th century, primarily writing on crime and deduction. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Robertson Halkett and Robertson Halket].

(Book #ID 96158)

Published by Hurst and Blackett Ltd., 55 Pont Street, London 12th Thousand circa 1947. 1947.

Hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, dark green title and author lettering to the spine 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Regrettably pages 23-24 and 25-26 are torn with pieces of paper missing missing across the centre of the page. Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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My Tattered Loving [The Overbury Mystery]

Preedy, George R. [Marjorie Bowen as]

(Book #ID 64425)

Published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd., 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1937. London 1937.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, dulled gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 348 [iv] printed pages of text. Boots Book Lovers Library label. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Death On The Mall

Parsons, Anthony [Jacket Art Work by Robert Micklewright]

(Book #ID 76668)

Published by Wright & Brown Ltd., 1 Crane Court, Fleet Street, London First Edition 1947. London 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original coral cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers, sun fading to the coral of the spine and margins, ghosting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, repaired tear to the top of the rear panel, shallow rubs to the gutters and fore edges, wrapper has been repaired on the inside along the edges with clear tape. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Way Up To Heaven in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 34 November 1955.

Philip Macdonald, Lord Dunsany, Roald Dahl [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46107)

Published by Mellifont Press Ltd., Furnival Street, London November 1955. 1955.

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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Message in a Bottle in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 116 September 1962.

Phyllis Bentley, Michael Gilbert, Rufus King [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46133)

Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York September 1962. 1962.

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. 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 [British Edition] No. 131 December 1963.

Patrick Quentin, Victor Canning, Michael Gilbert [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46144)

Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York December 1963. 1963.

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. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Roman Kid in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 139 August 1964.

Paul Gallico, William Irish, Avram Davidson [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46148)

Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York August 1964. 1964.

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. 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. 263 October 1965.

Philip Wylie, Gerald Kersh, Victor Canning [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46160)

Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York October 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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Poised To Fly in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Issue No. 309 August 1969.

Patricia Highsmith, Nicholas Freeling, Phyllis Bentley [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46183)

Published by B. G. Davis Publications Inc., New York August 1969. 1969.

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 4/- 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 Unrepentant

Phillips, Conrad

(Book #ID 47296)

Published by Arthur Barker Limited, 30 Museum Street, London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little dust soiling to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the tips and corners, not price clipped 11s 6d, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Dead Man's Handle; A Jacko Enquiry [Signed]

Palmer, Frank

(Book #ID 85050)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 162 Fulham Place, London First Edition 1995. 1995.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, slightly age darkened edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the front free end paper 'To Jon and Patricia with thanks for holding Jacko's hand throughout, Frank - August 1995.' 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 0094749000

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The Watermill; Sequel to 'Arch' [Second Archie Leggitt Murder Mystery]

Parris, Chris R.

(Book #ID 74774)

Published by the Author, Chris Parris, 23 Lurkins Rise, Goudhurst Cranbrook, Kent First Edition 2012. 2012.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 500 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780955523328

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The House of Green Turf | An Inspector George Felse Novel

Peters, Ellis [1913-1995] (Edith Pargeter)

(Book #ID 103367)

Published by Macdonald & Co. Ltd., Gulf House, 2 Portman Street, London 1991. 1991.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver stamped title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Margins starting to brown name to the title page. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubs, not price clipped, £12.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0356200191

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Death of a Governor

Parsons, Anthony

(Book #ID 76700)

Published by Wright & brown Ltd., 18 Stukeley Street, London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Some sun fading to the spine, cheap paper browning to the closed page edges, ghosting to the end papers and In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Too Small For His Shoes

Payne, Laurence [Wrapper Design by John Woodcock]

(Book #ID 72101)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1962. London 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 285 printed pages of text. Lower edges scuffed, a few tan age spots to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 16s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Death By The Nile

Parsons, Anthony

(Book #ID 76685)

Published by Wright & Brown Limited, 18 Stukeley Street, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the covers, spine ends scuffed, tan age spots to some of the early pages and closed fore edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Frontiers

Pegram, Lorna

(Book #ID 78454)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 199 printed pages of text. Light dust marking to the closed page edges, minimal ghosting to the end papers. Very near Fine clean unopened condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rubs to the corners and spine ends, slight creasing along top back cover edge, 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 0575026812

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The Last Days of Newgate [The First of the Pyke Mysteries] Signed

Pepper, Andrew

(Book #ID 79698)

Published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., Orion Publishing Group, Orion House, 5 Upper St Martin's Lane, London First Edition 2006. London 2006.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, red metallic title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 312 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'A' [? Possibly the worst signature ever]. 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 029785237X

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Z-Car Squad; Police Consultant for the BBC's Z-Cars Serial

Prendergast, William

(Book #ID 111075)

Published by John Long Limited, 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1968. 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original donkey brown paper covered boards, blocked and lettered white and green back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 191 pp with 11 monochrome archive photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tears and related creasing to lower rear edge, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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