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            You can call it a day

Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951].

(Book #ID 74950)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1949. London 1949.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cream cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. A little foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with a small chip to the top front cover, rubs to the edges, not price clipped 8s 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. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Saint On Guard

Charteris, Leslie [1907-1993] Pseudonym for Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin

(Book #ID 75044)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition July 1945. London 1945.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Spine ends softened with shallow rubs, corners creased, ink name and address dated 1946 with Colonial Edition stamp to the front free end paper, War Economy Standard paper. Near Very Good condition book in torn and repaired 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.

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            The Man in the Dark

Stuart, Donald [aka Gerald Verner]

(Book #ID 76689)

Published by Wright & brown, 4 Farringdon Avenue, London circa 1930. London circa 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the brown cloth spine, brown paper end papers. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 251 printed pages of text. Softened and frayed corners, torn coloured paper label traces to the end papers, age darkened page edges and some age marking to the pages. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Chipstead of the Lone Hand | An Earlier Adventure of Bunny Chipstead (Nelson Novels | New Series)

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

(Book #ID 112527)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 3 Henrietta Street, London circa 1950 not dated. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original apple green paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 18mo. 6½'' x 4¼''. Contains (x), 276 pp. Light spotting to the end papers and page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Jade-Green Garter

Newton, Douglas [1884-1951]

(Book #ID 76679)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original leaf green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 314 printed pages of text. Spine ends and corners turned-in with shallow rubs, front free end paper missing, foxing to the age darkened closed edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Blackmailed

Le Queux, William

(Book #ID 76681)

Published by The Popular Library, 32 Bloomsbury Street, London First UK Edition circa 1926. London circa 1926.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 281 printed pages of text. Spine ends soft with shallow rubs, rubs to the corners, tan age spots to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Soho Spy

Robertson, Colin

(Book #ID 76684)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. Ltd., Warwick House, Salisbury Square, London Reprinted 1944. London 1944.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Light sun fading to the red of the spine, tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners and in near Very Good condition, no 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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            Two Must Die [A Peter Gayleigh Story]

Robertson, Colin

(Book #ID 76686)

Published by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London First Edition 1946. London 1946.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 220 printed pages of text. Sun fading to the nutmeg of the spine, war economy standard paper and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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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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            No Honour

Hope, Colin

(Book #ID 76713)

Published by John Hamilton Ltd., London circa 1932. London circa 1932.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Heavy foxing to the closed page edges, some margins and the first and last few pages and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Saxon Ashe, Secret Agent

[Saxon Ashe]

(Book #ID 76714)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London Reprinted Edition September 1941 [First Edition July 1941]. London 1941.

Hard back binding in publisher's original delphinium blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 287 printed pages of text. Dust marking to the closed page edges, sun faded spine, tan spot marks and fading to the front cover, foot of the spine with small tear and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Division Bell Mystery

Wilkinson, Ellen

(Book #ID 76718)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsway, London First Edition 1932. London 1932.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the yellow spine block, yellow block Harrap illustration to the bottom of the spine, yellow triangles to front cover corners. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 284 printed pages of text. Minimal marking to the black of the cover, spine ends lightly frayed, torn and softened, corners turned and rubbed, age darkening to the closed page edges, 12 mm hole to the top of the front free end paper and half title page, light foxing to the first and last few pages, thumb nail piece of paper missing to the margin of page 31-32 and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            House of Intrigue

Robertson, Colin

(Book #ID 76722)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original cherry red cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text. Sun faded spine, rubbed lower corners, age darkened and spotted closed page edges, minimal foxing to the first and last few pages, indigo 'Wymans' stamp to the front free end paper and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            After Darvray Died

Meriton, Peter [Pseudonym Alfred John Hunter]

(Book #ID 76724)

Published by Hurst & Blackett Ltd., Paternoster House, London Second Impression Spring 1938. London 1938.

Hard back binding in publisher's original lime green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine, black border line to the front cover, green dyed top edge. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 288 printed pages of text followed by 63 pages of Spring Announcements. Softened and rubbed spine ends, rubbed corners, minimal dust marking to the closed page edges and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Mysterious Mr. I

Keeler, Harry Stephen

(Book #ID 76726)

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

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

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            Million Dollar Snapshot [The Crime Club]

Howard, Hartley

(Book #ID 76729)

Published by The Crime Club, Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1971. London 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Minimal sun fading to the spine, softened spine ends, dust marking to the closed page edges, front free end paper missing. In Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Dark Duet

Cheyney, Peter [Reginald Evelyn Peter Southouse Cheyney (22 February 1896 - 26 June 1951), known as Peter Cheyney, was a British crime fiction writer who flourished between 1936 and 1951].

(Book #ID 86582)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1942. 1942.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original yellow cloth covers, green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Spine ends soft, a little age darkening to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with chips to the spine ends and corners, shallow rubs to the fore edges, age darkened rear panel, not price clipped 8/6. 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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            Who's Who in Spy Fiction

McCormick, Donald

(Book #ID 77967)

Published by Elm Tree Books Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London First Edition 1977. London 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 215 printed pages of text. Minimal dust marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine condition book in very near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs to the spine ends, slight sun fading to the top spine edge. 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 241894476

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            The Garden Murder Case | A Philo Vance Story

Van Dine, S. S. [S. S. Van Dine (also styled S.S. Van Dine) is the pseudonym used by American art critic Willard Huntington Wright (October 15, 1888 - April 11, 1939) when he wrote detective novels].

(Book #ID 95658)

Published by P. F. Collier and Son Corporation, New York 1935. 1935.

Hard back binding in publisher's original grey pebble grain cloth with a maroon spider-web covering the spine and the front panel with gilt titles on three maroon panels on the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Wright was an important figure in avant-garde cultural circles in pre-World War I New York, and under the pseudonym (which he originally used to conceal his identity) he created the immensely popular fictional detective Philo Vance, a sleuth and aesthete who first appeared in books in the 1920s, then in movies and on the radio. Contains 332 printed pages of text. 'Sgts. Mess Library, RAF, Kinloss' stamp to the paste downs and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Tasty Way to Die

Laurence, Janet

(Book #ID 99591)

Published by Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc., 666 Fifth Avenue, New York First US Edition February 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Full printer's code to the copyright page 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Contains 183 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the edges and spine tips, not price clipped, $14.95. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0385414919

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            Murder Magnified [A Doctor Manson Detective Novel]

Radford, E. & M. A.

(Book #ID 78408)

Published by Robert Hale Limited, 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1965. London 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, Boots library label adhered to the front cover. Near Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine tips, rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12/6. 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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            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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            A Rush On The Ultimate [Signed]

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

(Book #ID 99303)

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

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

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            No Bones About It

Fleming, Joan (27 March 1908 - 15 November 1980) was a British writer of crime and thriller novels. Her novel The Deeds of Dr Deadcert was made into the film Rx for Murder (1958), and she won the Gold Dagger award twice, for When I Grow Rich (1962) and Young Man I Think You're Dying (1970).

(Book #ID 78599)

Published by The Crime Club by Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1967. London 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange / black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text. Light tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning of the white paper to the edges, not price clipped 16s. 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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            Call it Accident

Foley, Rae

(Book #ID 78673)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 189 printed pages of text. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper rubbing of the paper across the spine ends and edges, not price clipped 15/-. 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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            Deadly Nightcap

Stewart, Flora

(Book #ID 82908)

Published by Herbert Jenkins Ltd., 3 Duke of York Street, London First Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 174 printed pages of text. Ex lending library copy with label traces and ink initials to the front end papers, lower spine end and edges scuffed, tan age spots to the darkened page edges. Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with chipped spine ends and corners, not price clipped 12/6. 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 Cask [Crime Club Collected Edition]

Crofts, Freeman Wills [1879-1957]

(Book #ID 78884)

Published by Collins, St. James's Place, London First Thus Edition 1965. London 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red and blue linen effect paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the crimson red spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 349 printed pages of text. Foxing and dust marking to the closed page edges, a tiny strip of sun fading along each spine end. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light creases and rubs to the cover edges, small chips to the spine ends and corners, sun fading to the red lettering of the spine, not price clipped 18s. 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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            Columbo: The Hoffa Connection

Harrington, William [Richard Levinson and William Link]

(Book #ID 90027)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First UK Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 287 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped £16.99. 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 0709058632

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            Victorious Venture

Hinds, E. M.

(Book #ID 92880)

Published by The Book Club 121 Charing Cross Road, London This Edition 1948. 1948.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blackcurrent cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 246 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition fresh dust wrapper with minor rubs, spine not faded. 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 Body Politic [Signed]

Aird, Catherine [Catherine Aird (born 1930) is the pseudonym of English novelist Kinn Hamilton McIntosh MBE].

(Book #ID 100039)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale olive paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 207 printed pages of text. Lower spine end scuffed, front free end paper and half-title page missing. Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the red lettering of the front panel, price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page 'Catherine Aird.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333517784

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            Maxwell's Grave

Trow, M. J.

(Book #ID 79582)

Published by Allison & Busby Limited, Bon Marché Centre, 241-251 Ferndale Road, London First Edition 2004. London 2004.

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 286 printed pages of text. Fine clean unopened condition book in very near Fine condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs, 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 0749083662

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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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            Dead in the Water [Signed]

Hoffman, Margaret

(Book #ID 80223)

Published by Coastal Plains Publishing Company, Raleigh, North Carolina First Edition 2003. 2003.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, $25.00. SIGNED dedication by the author to the title page 'For Marie Seryele? Dive into a quiet read, Colonel Wellesbey, October 29th 2004 Margaret Hoffman.' Letter for Marie also loosely enclosed and signed Joe. 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 0960730028

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