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	Chasing Vermeer Balliett, Blue [Illustrations by Brett Hequist] (Book #ID 93079) Published by Scholastic Press, 557 Broadway, New York, First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards with Vermeer paintings to the front and rear covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 254 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped $16.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0439372941 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Saint Detective Magazine Volume 1 Number 8 June 1955. Bevis Winter, Ben Hecht, Ben Ames Williams Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris] (Book #ID 46008) Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London June 1955. 1955. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded. We hold other Saint Detective 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

	Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 76 May 1959. Bret Harte, Lawrence G. Blochman, Simon Still [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46123) Published by Mellifont Press Ltd., Furnival Street, London May 1959. 1959. 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 129 October 1963. Borden Deal, Robert L. Fish, Roy Vickers, Rufus King [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen (Book #ID 46143) Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York October 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 Third Book of Crime Craft; The Mystery Writers of America Brett Halliday, Helen McCloy, Anthony Boucher, William Gresham [Contribute to:] (Book #ID 46361) Published by Transworld Publishers, London Corgi Books Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 4½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, a little rubbing of the paper to the spine tips, slight spine slant and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Prison Widow Baxter, Olive (Book #ID 49417) Published by Wright and Brown Ltd., 1 Crane Court, Fleet Street, London circa 1944 edition not stated. London circa 1944. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 188 printed pages of text. Authorized wartime economy standard note to the copyright page. Spine very slightly sun faded, 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	£40.00 Convert currency

	Cold War Brierley, David [Jacket Design by Philip J. C. Hale] (Book #ID 97912) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 157 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571114083 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Night Of The Ripper Bloch, Robert (Book #ID 107650) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First UK Edition 1986. 1986. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 12mo. 8'' x 5¼''. Crime novel about Jack The Ripper set in Victorian London, by the author of Psycho. Contains 255 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £9.95. 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

	The Mandura Mystery (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Barry, Iris [Jacket Design by Eric Bernard Mudge-Marriott] (Book #ID 107651) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Red 'File Copy' stamp and date 9th February 1966 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£100.00 Convert currency

	Blood on the Tracks [Signed] Brooks, Clive (Book #ID 80130) Published by Kingfisher Railway Productions, 65A The Avenue, Southampton First Edition 1989. Southampton 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original petrol blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 198 printed pages of text. Feint dust marking to the fore edge, slight crease to the lower page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with some sun yellowing, rubs and creases along the cover top edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'To Bob, Best wishes Clive Brooks.' 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 0946184593 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Captain Nash and The Honour Of England Butler, Ragan [Jacket design by Paul Redway and Martyn Adelman] (Book #ID 57503) Published by Harwood-Smart Publishing Co. Ltd., Wessex House, Blandford Heights, Blandford, Dorset First Edition 1977. Dorset 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 159 printed pages of text. Just a little wear to the lower spine end. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition colour photographic illustrated 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 0904507130 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Big Man Brown, Edward [Dust Wrapper Artwork by C. A. Garman] (Book #ID 95427) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1965. 1965. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 240 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 18/-, unused as new book. 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	£15.50 Convert currency

	Total War at Haverington Bell, Josephine [Pseudonym of Doris Bell Collier Ball 1897-1987] (Book #ID 95349) Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1947. 1947. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 336 printed pages of text. Small ink name to the top of the title page. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nicks to the tips and corners, 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. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	The Dead Have No Mouths Barry, Charles [Pseudonym of Charles Bryson] (Book #ID 58547) Published by Hurst & Blackett Ltd., Paternoster House, London First Edition 1940. London 1940. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 [4 Publisher's Catalogue] printed pages of text. Tan age spots to the spine and upper edges of the covers, age darkening to the upper closed 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	£85.00 Convert currency

	A Double Coffin Butler, Gwendoline (Book #ID 61229) Published by HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1996. London 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 233 printed pages of text. Hint of tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top of the spine, 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 0002325756 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Bones Under The Beach Hut [A Fethering Mystery] Brett, Simon (Book #ID 81310) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 2011. London 2011. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 315 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 9780230736382 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Skin Deep [Signed] Braver, Gary (Book #ID 70340) Published by Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York First Edition 2008. New York 2008. 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 448 printed pages of text. One small mark to the closed bottom edge. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight creasing to the spine ends and corners, one indentation to the front cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'To Sue- Enjoy Cape Cod, All the best, Gary Braver, Chatham 7.31.08'. 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 0765309750 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Murder's Little Helper Bagby, George (Book #ID 69282) Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co. Ltd., 87 Gower Street, London 1964. London 1964. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 187 [v] printed pages of text. Title page and front free end paper missing. Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the foot of the spine, not price clipped 13s 6d. 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 3 other titles 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

	Agatha Raisin and a Spoonful of Poison; A Cotswolds Murder Mystery [19th Agatha Raisin Novel] Beaton, M. C. (Book #ID 68656) Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First UK Edition 2008. London 2008. First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo paper covers, emerald green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic art work dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781845296476 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Devil's Laughter; A Tale of Paris Brenning, L. H. (Book #ID 76730) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London circa 1929. 1929. Hard back binding in publisher's original black and gilt decorated cloth covers, faded gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 316 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	This Club Frowns on Murder Borowitz, Albert (Book #ID 71544) Published by Robson Books Ltd., Bolsover House, 5-6 Clipstone Street, London First Edition 1990. London 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 182 printed pages of text. Fine clean 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 0860516520 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Dark Lady \| A Mike Main Mystery [Signed] Barclay, Ian (Book #ID 97962) Published by Bishopsgate Press Ltd., 15 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'For Andrea - Ian Barclay'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185219071X Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Gilgamesh Bannister, Jo (Book #ID 74249) Published by Judy Piatkus Ltd., 5 Windmill Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989. 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 190 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 0861888537 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Behind That Curtain Biggers, Earl Derr (Book #ID 76712) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London Third Edition January 1930 [First Edition October 1928]. London 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 303 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper, taped front free end paper loosening, age darkening and foxing to the closed page 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	£9.00 Convert currency

	Murder in the Holy City Beaufort, Simon (Book #ID 93567) Published by St. Martin's Press, New York, USA First Edition December 1998. 1998. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 280 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 0312195664 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Blood on the Tracks Brooks, Clive (Book #ID 98347) Published by Kingfisher Railway Productions, 65A The Avenue, Southampton First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original petrol blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 198 printed pages of text. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £11.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946184593 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Murder in Store Brod, D. C. (Book #ID 98021) Published by Judy Piatkus (Publishers) Ltd., 5 Windmill Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original claret paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 241 printed pages of text. Ink name to the front free end paper. 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 0749900083 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	This Club Frowns on Murder Borowitz, Albert (Book #ID 100027) Published by Robson Books Ltd., Bolsover House, 5-6 Clipstone Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 182 printed pages of text. Touch of dust soiling along the top edge. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £11.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0860516520 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Web Of Shadows (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Backhouse, Elizabeth (Book #ID 107677) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver and lime green back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 pp. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE \| CRIME FICTION Category	£250.00 Convert currency

	Strange Corpse On Murder Mile \| A Moreton Shade Mystery (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Boyle, Denis (Book #ID 107695) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver and lime green back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 pp. Small damp stain to the bottom edge of the last leaf. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with duplicate stain to the bottom edge, 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	£100.00 Convert currency

Chasing Vermeer

Balliett, Blue [Illustrations by Brett Hequist]

(Book #ID 93079)

Published by Scholastic Press, 557 Broadway, New York, First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated glazed boards with Vermeer paintings to the front and rear covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains [xvi] 254 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped $16.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0439372941

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The Saint Detective Magazine Volume 1 Number 8 June 1955.

Bevis Winter, Ben Hecht, Ben Ames Williams Contribute to: [Edited by Leslie Charteris]

(Book #ID 46008)

Publishing Details This British Empire Edition by Magazine Enterprises Sydney and Elsewhere by Atlas Publishing, London June 1955. 1955.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, only very small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition, spine not faded. We hold other Saint Detective Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 76 May 1959.

Bret Harte, Lawrence G. Blochman, Simon Still [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46123)

Published by Mellifont Press Ltd., Furnival Street, London May 1959. 1959.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, small rubs to the spine tips and in Very Good clean and sound condition. We currently hold 83 other Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine titles in stock. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine [British Edition] No. 129 October 1963.

Borden Deal, Robert L. Fish, Roy Vickers, Rufus King [Contribute to:] Edited by Ellery Queen

(Book #ID 46143)

Published by Atlas Publishing Co. Ltd., London by Arrangement with Davis Publications Inc., New York October 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 Third Book of Crime Craft; The Mystery Writers of America

Brett Halliday, Helen McCloy, Anthony Boucher, William Gresham [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 46361)

Published by Transworld Publishers, London Corgi Books

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. 8vo. 6½'' x 4½''. Slight tanning to the page margins, a little rubbing of the paper to the spine tips, slight spine slant and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Prison Widow

Baxter, Olive

(Book #ID 49417)

Published by Wright and Brown Ltd., 1 Crane Court, Fleet Street, London circa 1944 edition not stated. London circa 1944.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 188 printed pages of text. Authorized wartime economy standard note to the copyright page. Spine very slightly sun faded, without any ownership markings and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cold War

Brierley, David [Jacket Design by Philip J. C. Hale]

(Book #ID 97912)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 24 Russell Square, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 157 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic illustrated dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571114083

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The Night Of The Ripper

Bloch, Robert

(Book #ID 107650)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First UK Edition 1986. 1986.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 12mo. 8'' x 5¼''. Crime novel about Jack The Ripper set in Victorian London, by the author of Psycho. Contains 255 pp. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £9.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Mandura Mystery (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Barry, Iris [Jacket Design by Eric Bernard Mudge-Marriott]

(Book #ID 107651)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 pp. Red 'File Copy' stamp and date 9th February 1966 to the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 12/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Blood on the Tracks [Signed]

Brooks, Clive

(Book #ID 80130)

Published by Kingfisher Railway Productions, 65A The Avenue, Southampton First Edition 1989. Southampton 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original petrol blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 198 printed pages of text. Feint dust marking to the fore edge, slight crease to the lower page edges. Near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with some sun yellowing, rubs and creases along the cover top edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half-title page 'To Bob, Best wishes Clive Brooks.' 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 0946184593

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Captain Nash and The Honour Of England

Butler, Ragan [Jacket design by Paul Redway and Martyn Adelman]

(Book #ID 57503)

Published by Harwood-Smart Publishing Co. Ltd., Wessex House, Blandford Heights, Blandford, Dorset First Edition 1977. Dorset 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 159 printed pages of text. Just a little wear to the lower spine end. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition colour photographic illustrated 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 0904507130

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The Big Man

Brown, Edward [Dust Wrapper Artwork by C. A. Garman]

(Book #ID 95427)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1965. 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, red title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 240 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, 18/-, unused as new book. 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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Total War at Haverington

Bell, Josephine [Pseudonym of Doris Bell Collier Ball 1897-1987]

(Book #ID 95349)

Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd., 39 Paternoster Row, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 336 printed pages of text. Small ink name to the top of the title page. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nicks to the tips and corners, 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.

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The Dead Have No Mouths

Barry, Charles [Pseudonym of Charles Bryson]

(Book #ID 58547)

Published by Hurst & Blackett Ltd., Paternoster House, London First Edition 1940. London 1940.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 [4 Publisher's Catalogue] printed pages of text. Tan age spots to the spine and upper edges of the covers, age darkening to the upper closed edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Double Coffin

Butler, Gwendoline

(Book #ID 61229)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 233 printed pages of text. Hint of tanning to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with one short closed tear to the top of the spine, 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 0002325756

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Bones Under The Beach Hut [A Fethering Mystery]

Brett, Simon

(Book #ID 81310)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 2011. London 2011.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 315 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 9780230736382

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Skin Deep [Signed]

Braver, Gary

(Book #ID 70340)

Published by Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York First Edition 2008. New York 2008.

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 448 printed pages of text. One small mark to the closed bottom edge. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight creasing to the spine ends and corners, one indentation to the front cover, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the half title page 'To Sue- Enjoy Cape Cod, All the best, Gary Braver, Chatham 7.31.08'. 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 0765309750

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Murder's Little Helper

Bagby, George

(Book #ID 69282)

Published by Hammond, Hammond & Co. Ltd., 87 Gower Street, London 1964. London 1964.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon covers, yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 187 [v] printed pages of text. Title page and front free end paper missing. Good condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with one small tear to the foot of the spine, not price clipped 13s 6d. 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 3 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Agatha Raisin and a Spoonful of Poison; A Cotswolds Murder Mystery [19th Agatha Raisin Novel]

Beaton, M. C.

(Book #ID 68656)

Published by Constable & Robinson Ltd., 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First UK Edition 2008. London 2008.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original indigo paper covers, emerald green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition panoramic art work dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781845296476

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Devil's Laughter; A Tale of Paris

Brenning, L. H.

(Book #ID 76730)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London circa 1929. 1929.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black and gilt decorated cloth covers, faded gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 316 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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This Club Frowns on Murder

Borowitz, Albert

(Book #ID 71544)

Published by Robson Books Ltd., Bolsover House, 5-6 Clipstone Street, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 182 printed pages of text. Fine clean 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 0860516520

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The Dark Lady | A Mike Main Mystery [Signed]

Barclay, Ian

(Book #ID 97962)

Published by Bishopsgate Press Ltd., 15 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Kent First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'For Andrea - Ian Barclay'. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 185219071X

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Gilgamesh

Bannister, Jo

(Book #ID 74249)

Published by Judy Piatkus Ltd., 5 Windmill Street, London First Edition 1989. London 1989.

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 190 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 0861888537

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Behind That Curtain

Biggers, Earl Derr

(Book #ID 76712)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London Third Edition January 1930 [First Edition October 1928]. London 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 303 printed pages of text. Ink message to the front free end paper, taped front free end paper loosening, age darkening and foxing to the closed page edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Murder in the Holy City

Beaufort, Simon

(Book #ID 93567)

Published by St. Martin's Press, New York, USA First Edition December 1998. 1998.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 280 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 0312195664

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Blood on the Tracks

Brooks, Clive

(Book #ID 98347)

Published by Kingfisher Railway Productions, 65A The Avenue, Southampton First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original petrol blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6½''. Contains 198 printed pages of text. Fine clean condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £11.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946184593

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Murder in Store

Brod, D. C.

(Book #ID 98021)

Published by Judy Piatkus (Publishers) Ltd., 5 Windmill Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original claret paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 241 printed pages of text. Ink name to the front free end paper. 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 0749900083

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This Club Frowns on Murder

Borowitz, Albert

(Book #ID 100027)

Published by Robson Books Ltd., Bolsover House, 5-6 Clipstone Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 182 printed pages of text. Touch of dust soiling along the top edge. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, £11.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0860516520

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The Web Of Shadows (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Backhouse, Elizabeth

(Book #ID 107677)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver and lime green back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 pp. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Strange Corpse On Murder Mile | A Moreton Shade Mystery (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series)

Boyle, Denis

(Book #ID 107695)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver and lime green back with smoking gun motif. 12mo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 pp. Small damp stain to the bottom edge of the last leaf. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with duplicate stain to the bottom edge, not price clipped, 10/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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