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Secrets In Stones; A Ulysses F. Donaghue Investigation Shone, Anne (Book #ID 97622) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, London First Edition 1995. 1995. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 207 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning to the edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny rubs to the corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0094743908 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Leatherface (Leather Face) Dudley, Ernest (Book #ID 107647) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 12mo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 224 pp. 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 |
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The Faceless Man Wick, Carter [Pseudonym of Collin Wilcox] (Book #ID 81273) Published by Saturday Review Press/ E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., New York First Edition 1975. New York 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original charcoal paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 244 printed pages of text. True First Edition published one year before the U. K. Edition. Light sun fading to the cover edges, foxing and light dust marking to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minimal rubs and creases, 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 0841503532 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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I Saw Him Die; A Complex Puzzle that Throws New Light on Certain Tensions in South African High Society Drummond, June (Book #ID 81812) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1979. London 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 159 printed pages of text. Just a little scuffing along the upper edges. Very Good 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 0575026847 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Chief Witness Adams, Herbert (Book #ID 85198) Published by The Modern Publishing Co., London circa 1948. circa 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains 184 printed pages of text. Mottling of the boards, spine ends scuffed, ghosting to the end papers. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition period art work dust wrapper with 40 mm piece of paper missing to the foot of the spine, chips and crease lines to the edges and corners, not price clipped 5/-. 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 |
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Over The Hump | Death Rides a Box Car Gardner, Erle Stanley [Erle Stanley Gardner (July 17, 1889 - March 11, 1970) was an American lawyer and author. Though best known for the Perry Mason series of detective stories, he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces, as well as a series of nonfiction books]. (Book #ID 92037) Published by Gordon Martin Publishing Co. Ltd., 8 Breams Buildings, London First UK Edition 1945. 1945. First British edition hard back binding in publisher's original crimson cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 92 printed pages of text. The American title 'Death Rides a Box Car' appeared in 'The American Magazine' which was first published in January 1945. Near Fine condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 40 mm piece of paper missing across the bottom of the front cover, a little age tanning of the white paper to the rear cover, not price clipped 5/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 15 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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A Spy at the Gate [Signed] Gray, Valerie (Book #ID 82261) Published by St. Martin's Press, New York First US Edition 1987. New York 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original hyacinth blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 297 printed pages of text. Light rubs to the spine ends and corners, minimal feint marking to the closed page edges. Near Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with some rubs, small closed tears and creases to the cover edges, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'For Pat, I hope you like my book! Very Best Wishes, Valerie'. 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 0312001916 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Death's Busy Crossroads Mitchell, Scott (Book #ID 85903) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 18 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1975. 1975. 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 171 printed pages of text. Minimal wear to the spine ends, very light foxing to the closed lower edges. Very Good condition book, corners sharp and paper nice and white, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with surface rub to the centre of the rear panel, shallow rubs to the gutters and edges, 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 0709149522 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg Keating, H. R. F. (Book #ID 83275) Published by The Crime Club, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1970. London 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 221 printed pages of text. Spine ends scuffed, corners slightly creased, foxing to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends, gutters and corners, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002313499 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Murder Out Of School Ross, Ivan T. (Book #ID 83754) Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London First Edition 1960. London 1960. 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 217 printed pages of text. Ex library copy with card holder and plate traces to the front end papers. Minimal wear to the covers, some tan age spots to the closed edges. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, 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 |
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The Valley of Ghosts Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 89775) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London 1967. 1967 Publisher's original colour printed period artwork paperback covers. Light wear to the spine edges and minor age tanning to page edges, slight spine slant and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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When the Gangs Came to London Wallace, Edgar (Book #ID 84655) Published by John Long Limited, London 1955. 1955. Hard back binding in publisher's original orange covers, black title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 191 printed pages of text. Old water stain mark to the rear spine edge, dent across the centre of the spine. Good condition book in unusually different artwork dust wrapper with duplicate stain to the rear cover, rubs to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 6s. 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 |
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Death's Eye Meynell, Laurence W. [Laurence Walter Meynell (1899 - 14 April 1989) was the English author of over 150 books, who wrote also as Valerie Baxter and A. Stephen Tring]. (Book #ID 97159) Published by Nimmo, 25 Gilbert Street, London First Thus Edition 1949. 1949. First thus edition, new impression, hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Foxing to the page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with rubbing to the tips and corners, not price clipped, 6s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Goodbye Aunt Charlotte! [Inspector Pitt Novel] Straker, J. F. (Book #ID 85595) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, banana yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 248 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper, 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 |
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A Corpse at Camp Two [The sixth Abercrombie Lewker mountain murder mystery] Carr, Glyn [pseudonym of Frank Showell Styles (14 March 1908 - 19 February 2005) was a Welsh writer and mountaineer] (Book #ID 85692) Published by Geoffrey Bles Ltd., 52 Doughty Street, London First Edition 1955. 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, buttercup yellow title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text. Tanning to the page edges, bookplate removed from inside the front cover. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chips to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 1 other book by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Red Aces [Great Pan Paperback Series Number G451] Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 89771) Published by Pan Books Ltd., 8 Headfort Place, London 1961. 1961. Publisher's original colour printed period artwork paperback covers. Light wear to the spine edges and minor age tanning to page edges, slight spine slant and in Very Good condition, price 2/6 to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Orator [Arrow Books Series] Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 89772) Published by Arrow Books Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London 1962. 1962. Publisher's original colour printed period artwork paperback covers. Light wear to the spine edges and minor age tanning to page edges, slight spine slant and in Very Good condition, price 3/6 to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Coat of Arms [Arrow Books Series] Wallace, Edgar [1875-1932] (Book #ID 89773) Published by Arrow Books Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London 1962. 1962. Publisher's original colour printed period artwork paperback covers. Light wear to the spine edges and minor age tanning to page edges, slight spine slant and in Very Good condition, price 3/6 to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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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 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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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 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Exit Arnholt Latta, Gordon (Book #ID 91112) Published by Geoffrey Bles Ltd., Two Manchester Square, London First Edition 1935. 1935. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 279 printed pages of text. Foxing to the end leaves and page edges, spine age darkened 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 |
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The D. A. Calls it Murder Gardner, Erle Stanley [Erle Stanley Gardner (July 17, 1889 - March 11, 1970) was an American lawyer and author. Though best known for the Perry Mason series of detective stories, he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces, as well as a series of non-fiction books]. Frontispiece Art by David Tamura. (Book #ID 103392) Published by The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, First Edition Thus 1989. 1989. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original faux black leather covers, the spine divided into three panels, lettered in the second, and third, tools to the other, gilt stamped design to the front and rear boards, all page edges gilt, grey and white end paper design. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Produced on acid free paper. Contains frontispiece artwork by David Tamura specially commissioned for this edition, 243 + i pp. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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On The Day Of The Shooting (Robert Hale Smoking Revolver Crime and Detection Series) Franklin, Charles [Frank Hugh Usher who wrote crime novels and short stories under the pen names of Frank Usher, Charles Franklin and Frank Lester (October 22 1909 - January 1 1976) Jacket Design by C. W. Bacon. (Book #ID 107655) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., 63 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1965. 1965 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. 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 |
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The Waxworks Murder [Penguin Books Number 158] Carr, John Dickson [1906-1977] (Book #ID 96664) Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex 1959. 1959. Publisher's original classic green and cream livery card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4½''. In Very Good clean and fresh condition. We currently hold in stock 20 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Whisper Murder Stiling, Marjorie (Book #ID 97930) Published by The Book Guild Ltd., 25 High Street, Lewes, Sussex First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 201 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1857766288 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Mystery of a Hansom Cab Hume, Fergus [Introduction by H. R. F. Keating] (Book #ID 97980) Published by Breese Books, London First Thus Edition 1999. 1999. First thus edition in publisher's original colour illustrated stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 239 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947533427 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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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 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Ice Cold Schenkel, Andrea Maria (Book #ID 98518) Published by Quercus, 21 Bloomsbury Square, London First Edition 2009. 2009. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 186 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847245656 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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The Cotswold Murders Spicer, Michael (Book #ID 98633) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 162 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 185 printed pages of text. Age darkening to the page edges. Very Good 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 0094704503 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Gospel James, Bill (Book #ID 99149) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., Cavaye Place, London First Edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 206 printed pages of text. Age darkened page edges. Near 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 0333582594 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Counterstroke Garve, Andrew (Book #ID 99266) Published by The Crime Club Collins, 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5¼''. Contains 182 printed pages of text. The letter 'J' to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with slight sun fading down the spine, gold 'Crime Club Special' sticker to the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002317141 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Accidental Deaths Gough, Laurence [Jacket Illustration by Kurt Hoyle] (Book #ID 99335) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 224 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575051655 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Quiet Murder Livingston, Nancy [Jacket Illustration by Kenny McKendry] (Book #ID 99344) Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 192 printed pages of text. Spine ends creased. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with 15 mm closed tear to the upper rear corner, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0575054026 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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Where The Shadow Falls Galbraith, Gillian (Book #ID 99349) Published by Polygon, Birlinn Ltd., 10 Newington Road, Edinburgh First Edition 2008. 2008. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8¾'' x 5½''. Contains 215 printed pages of text. Lower spine tips and corners creased. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781846970757 Click here to select books from the DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION Category |
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