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            At Home in Thrush Green

Read, Miss [1913-2012] [Dora Saint] Illustrated by J. S. Goodall [1908-1996]

(Book #ID 59876)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 261 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small stain to the foot of the lower spine edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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. We currently hold in stock 5 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718124995

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            Village Diary

Read, Miss [1913-2012] [Dora Saint] Illustrated by J. S. Goodall [1908-1996]

(Book #ID 74007)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aubergine cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 254 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fraying to the cloth of the upper spine end, lower spine and corners turned-in with shallow rubs. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 10 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, chips to the upper spine end and corners, rubs to the gutters and fore edges, 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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            Tales From a Village School

Read, Miss [1913-2012] [Dora Saint] Illustrated by Kate Dicker

(Book #ID 32815)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade green paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 166 pp ISBN 0718100700. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. 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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            Tales From a Village School

Read, Miss [1913-2012] [Dora Saint] Illustrated by Kate Dicker

(Book #ID 63138)

Published by Michael Joseph Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original jade green paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 166 printed pages of text. ISBN 0718100700. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper. 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. ISBN 0718100700

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            Knights of the Cross

Read, Piers Paul

(Book #ID 102812)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original venetian red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 311 pp. 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 0297818899

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            Knights of the Cross

Read, Piers Paul

(Book #ID 102829)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original venetian red cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 311 pp. 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 0297818899

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            Three Girls and Their Brother

Rebeck, Theresa

(Book #ID 66175)

Published by Harper Collins Publishers, 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 2008. London 2008.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 401 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780007256327

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            The Tenth Insight; Holding the Vision, Further Adventures of The Celestine Prophecy

Redfield, James

(Book #ID 62946)

Published by Bantam Press, Transworld Publishers Ltd., 61-63 Uxbridge Road, London 1996. London 1996.

Hard back binding in publisher's original forest green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 236 printed pages of text. Just a little age darkening to the closed page edges. 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 0593039955

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            The Sleep of the Great Hypnotist; The Life and Death and Life After Death of a Modern Magician [Signed]

Redgrove, Peter

(Book #ID 51553)

Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, Limited, 39 Store Street, London First Edition 1979. London 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. ISBN 0710003102. Contains 156 printed pages of text. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rub to the top front corners, not price clipped. SIGNED presentation copy by the author to the title page 'Roger Cardinal - Warmest Wishes, Peter Redgrove, May 1989.' 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 Wishing Game

Redmond, Patrick

(Book #ID 45267)

Published by Hodder & Stoughton A Division of Hodder Headline, Euston Road, London First Edition 1999. London 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0340750162. Contains 404 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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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            For Valour

Reeman, Douglas [aka Alexander Kent] Jacket Painting by Geoffrey Huband

(Book #ID 56049)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London 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. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0434007196. Contains 292 printed pages of text. Fine condition book, in Fine condition colour illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped £16.99. 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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            In Dangers Hour

Reeman, Douglas [Douglas Edward Reeman (15 October 1924 - 23 January 2017), who also used the pseudonym Alexander Kent, was a British author who wrote many historical novels about the Royal Navy, mainly set during either World War II or the Napoleonic Wars] Panoramic Dust Wrapper Cover Painting by Brian Sweet.

(Book #ID 111222)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London | Guild Publishing 1988. 1988.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 319 pp. Age toning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Surface with Daring

Reeman, Douglas [Douglas Edward Reeman (15 October 1924 - 23 January 2017), who also used the pseudonym Alexander Kent, was a British author who wrote many historical novels about the Royal Navy, mainly set during either World War II or the Napoleonic Wars] Panoramic Dust Wrapper Cover Painting by Chris Mayger.

(Book #ID 111223)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered white back. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 272 pp. Hint of age toning to the text block edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £3.95. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Knife Edge (Signed)

Reeman, Douglas [Douglas Edward Reeman (15 October 1924 - 23 January 2017), who also used the pseudonym Alexander Kent, was a British author who wrote many historical novels about the Royal Navy, mainly set during either World War II or the Napoleonic Wars] Panoramic Dust Wrapper Cover Painting by Geoffrey Huband.

(Book #ID 111220)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 279 pp. Hint of age toning to the text block edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £16.99. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Douglas Reeman.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Killing Ground

Reeman, Douglas [Douglas Edward Reeman (15 October 1924 - 23 January 2017), who also used the pseudonym Alexander Kent, was a British author who wrote many historical novels about the Royal Navy, mainly set during either World War II or the Napoleonic Wars] Panoramic Dust Wrapper Cover Painting by Geoffrey Huband.

(Book #ID 111221)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 81 Fulham Road, London First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 312 pp. Age toning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the tips, not price clipped, £13.99. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Lady with The Sun Lamp

Rees, Jean A.

(Book #ID 60257)

Published by Oliphants Ltd., 1-5 Portpool Lane, Holborn, London First Edition Third Impression 1965. London 1965.

First edition third impression hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Front free end paper missing. Very Good condition book with sharp spine and corners in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with a little wear to the lower edge of the upper panel, 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 Proud Diana | Wright & Brown's Romance Amethyst Library Series

Rees, Rosemary

(Book #ID 97481)

Published by Wright & Brown Ltd., 18 Stukeley Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Romance fiction, a novel set in New Zealand by New Zealand author. Contains 174 + ii printed pages of text. Foxing to the top page edges, old stamp to the front paste down. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with tape shadow marks to the edges of the front and rear flaps where the dust wrapper was protected in brown paper, now removed, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Lady Dalsworth's Dilemma

Reesby, Ralph H.

(Book #ID 41745)

Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street Lewes, Sussex First Edition 1992. Lewis 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 175 pp. ISBN 0863327591. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 Shadow of the Hawk

Reeves, James [1909-1978] Illustrated by Anne Dalton

(Book #ID 12492)

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

First edition hard back publisher's original cloth aquamarine covers, silver stamping to spine. 8vo 9½" x 6¼" 153 pp. Illustrated by Anne Dalton. Fine in Fine dust wrapper with tiny surface rubs to spine tips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Quest and Conquest; Pilgrim's Progress Retold

Reeves, James [Illustrated by Joanna Troughton] [John Bunyan]

(Book #ID 80178)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., Bishopbriggs, Glasgow First Edition 1976. Glasgow 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original claret paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 159 printed pages of text with full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with some surface marking to the front panel, 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 0216901588

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            Last Days of the Peacemaker

Reeves, L. P.

(Book #ID 12427)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back publisher's original black cloth covers, silver stamping to spine. 8vo 8" x 5¼" 192 pp. Very Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to foot of upper panel, red titles to spine not faded, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Hail To The Chief

Reichley, James [Jacket Design by Julia Matcham]

(Book #ID 70767)

Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode Ltd., 22 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 399 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with superficial foxing to the white of the front cover, not price clipped 18s. 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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            Devil Bones; The New Tempe Brennan Novel

Reichs, Kathy

(Book #ID 58692)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First UK Edition 2008. London 2008.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [vii] 304 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little creasing to the upper edges, 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 9780434014651

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            The Fever Tree and Other Stories

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 547)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, lettering to spine. 8vo. Near. Fine in Near. Fine dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091497302

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            Live Flesh

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 548)

Published by Century Hutchinson Ltd., Brookmount House, 62-5 Chandos Place, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 272 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091636809

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            Simisola [1]

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 549)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First edition 1994. 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original 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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            Talking to Strange Men

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 5586)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back. Tanning to closed page edges. Dust wrapper with 30 mm closed tear to rear panel, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Kissing the Gunner's Daughter: The New Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 5603)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8" x 6" 345 pp. 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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            Simisola

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 7940)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First edition 1994. 1994.

First edition hard back maroon covers with gilt titles, navy end papers. 323 pp. 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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            The Killing Doll

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 15649)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First edition 1984. 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5½" 237 pp ISBN 0091554802. Fine in Fine dust wrapper, not price clipped £7.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Keys To The Street [Signed]

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 69270)

Published by Hutchinson Random House Ltd., 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, racing green end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 310 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with some surface marks to the rear panel, not price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Ruth Rendell'. 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 0091791901

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            Thirteen Steps Down

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 31757)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 314 pp ISBN 0091799759. 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 Crocodile Bird

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 56053)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1993. London 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0091776368. Contains 298 printed pages of text, black end papers. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal creasing to the top edges, not price clipped £14.99. 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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            Live Flesh [1]

Rendell, Ruth [Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (born 17 February 1930 - 2nd May 2015), who also writes under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, is an English crime writer, author of psychological thrillers and murder mysteries]

(Book #ID 67481)

Published by Century Hutchinson Ltd., Brookmount House, 62-5 Chandos Place, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 272 printed pages of text. Touch of spotting to the page tops. 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. We currently hold in stock 15 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091636809

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