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Octavo, pp. [i-iv] v-vii [viii] ix-xvi 1-376, illustrations by W. D. Almond and others, original pictorial gray cloth stamped in orange and black, decorated endpapers. First edition. Anthology of fiction and poetry, mostly light or humorous, but including some adventure and crime fiction. Includes work by J. E. Muddock, George Manville Fenn and Arthur Morrison, as well as "Only a Hunchback!" by G. A. Henty. The third and last issue of a literary annual series, issued 29 years after the preceding volume! Not in Faxon or Wolff. Binding slightly leaned, cloth just a bit rubbed, a very good copy. (#136031).

Octavo, pp. [i-iv] v-vii [viii] ix-xvi 1-376, illustrations by W. D. Almond and others, original pictorial gray cloth stamped in orange and black, decorated endpapers. First edition. Anthology of fiction and poetry, mostly light or humorous, but including some adventure and crime fiction. Includes work by J. E. Muddock, George Manville Fenn and Arthur Morrison, as well as "Only a Hunchback!" by G. A. Henty. The third and last issue of a literary annual series, issued 29 years after the preceding volume! Not in Faxon or Wolff. Early owner's name stamped in ink on front free endpaper, previous owner's gift inscription in ink on recto of frontispiece along with several other penciled names. Cloth rubbed, upper corners bumped, inner hinges starting, a good copy. (#156137).

Octavo, cloth. First U.S. edition, enlarged. Limited to 510 copies of which this is one of 500 numbered copies for sale. Includes all twenty-two stories published in STORIES WEIRD AND WONDERFUL (1889) as well as a much later story, "The Prophecy," a novella published in CHAMBERS'S JOURNAL in 1926 under Muddock's "Dick Donovan" pseudonym. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#177076).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. A Rare Original Handwritten and Signed Letter Base by Crime Writer James Edward Preston Muddock whose Pseudonym was Dick Donovan. Undated. James Edward Preston Muddock also known as "Joyce Emmerson Preston Muddock" and "Dick Donovan" 1843 - 1934, was a prolific British journalist and author of mystery and horror fiction. For a time his detective stories were as popular as those of Arthur Conan Doyle. Between 1889 and 1922 he published nearly 300 detective and mystery stories. Most of Muddock's stories featured his continuing character Dick Donovan, The Glasgow Detective, named for one of the 18th Century Bow Street Runners. The character was so popular that later stories were published under this pen name. Muddock also wrote true crime stories, horror, and 37 novels, most as "Dick Donovan". His stories were used by The Strand Magazine in months when there were no Sherlock Holmes stories available. Size is 185mm x 90mm. Condition is good. Light folding crease. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18816. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First UK edition, with 1909 to the title page and no later date, Pp. 320. Original red boards, light staining to the boards, gilt lettering to front panel and spine, tight binding. New front end page, pages clean, spotting to edges and a sprinkle within. A good example of a very uncommon title.

Small octavo, pp. [1-8] 1-304 + [1-2: chromolithograph/ad leaf] and 32-page publisher's catalogue dated "Jan. 1898" inserted at rear, publisher's pictorial white boards printed in tan and black, ads on endpapers. Later edition. Most of the stories are cases of the celebrated Russian detective related to fellow detective Dick Donovan. The last story, "The Clue of the Dead Hand," features detective Peter Brodie who investigates a murder and a simultaneous mysterious disappearance in Scotland at Corbie Hall, "a strange, weird sort of place . [with] an eeriness about it that was calculated to make one shudder." This story belongs as much in the (rationalized) ghost story genre as the detective story. It also involves a case of male impersonation. Glover and Greene, Victorian Detective Fiction 111. Queen, The Detective Short Story, p. 34. Hubin (1994), p. 240. Topp, Victorian Yellowbacks & Paperbacks, 1849-1905 III, p. 253. Boards worn at edges, a very good copy. An uncommon yellowback. (#171208).

Cloth. Condition: Good. First Edition. 304, 8, 32 pp. Original publisher's cloth with silver lettering & decoration to front cover & spine. Covers marked. Corners and spine ends worn. Patterned endpapers. Publisher's lists at rear. Binding firm. Uncommon. Good condition. 8vo.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original Oxford blue cloth covered boards, elaborately blocked and lettered silver decoration to the spine and front cover, publisher's green and cream leaf patterned end papers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5ĵ''. Contains (xvi), 304, 8, 32 pp ads dated May 1897. Ink name verso front free end paper 'S. Gardner - August 1898', minor rubbing across the spine ends and in Very Good bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. DETECTIVE | CRIME FICTION.

Octavo, pp. [1-5] 6 [7] 8-312 + 30-page publisher's catalogue dated "March, 1903" inserted at rear, original pictorial blue cloth, front panel stamped in red, orange, white and black, spine panel stamped in gold, publisher's monogram stamped in blind on rear panel, bottom edge untrimmed. First edition. A historical romance in which a witch's curse appears to be fulfilled. Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 193. Not in Bleiler (1948; 1978) or Reginald (1979; 1992). Cloth worn at spine ends and corner tips, cloth runned along outer joints, a very good copy. (#170612).

First Edition. [Crime fiction] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.vi; 345 [1]. With numerous halftone plates throughout, including a frontispiece. Publisher's green cloth, designs and titles in gilt and dark brown to upper board and spine. Top edge gilt. Interior clean but for some light, infrequent spotting - mostly to preliminaries. Endpapers gently toned. Textblock edges spotted. Patch of light discolouration to lower board. Mild edgewear. Very good. A romance based on the life of the fascinating Eugene Vidocq - a criminal who later became a police official.

Octavo, pp. [iii-vii] viii [1] 2-363 [364: blank], original red cloth, front panel stamped in gold and blind, spine panel stamped in gold, white endpapers with floral pattern printed in yellow green. First edition. Long sentimental novel about a family of Liverpool ship-owners, partly set in India. Perhaps based in part on the author's experiences at sea and in India as a young man; see Sutherland, and Kemp, et al. Whether writing under his own name or "Dick Donovan," Muddock had a long and successful career turning out popular fiction strong on adventure, crime, detection, sensation, and the supernatural. Wolff 4961 (calling for a blank leaf preceding the half title leaf, here excised by the binder). Several tiny spots to rear cover, a very good copy with bright cover stamping. A scarce book. (#130405).

Octavo, pp. [1-4: title leaf and contents leaf] [1] 2-316 + 32-page publisher's catalogue dated "Mar., 1902" inserted at rear, publisher's pictorial limp blue cloth, front and spine panels stamped in brown and white, publisher's monogram stamped in brown on rear panel, white endpapers with floral pattern printed in gold. First edition, first printing, later issue. Muddock's first collection of sensation fiction, twenty-two stories, most of which are supernatural. Published in June 1889 in boards for two shillings and in limp cloth for 2/6, this being one of the latter. The earliest copies have inserted publisher's catalogue dated April 1889. Better known under his later pseudonym, Dick Donovan, Muddock was prolific and successful, his career a mirror in some ways of his own wide and adventurous travels about the empire. "A natural storyteller, he had a strong narrative drive that was sometimes undermined by awkward, repetitious phraseology. Consequently, his Victorian ghost stories lack the subtlety of Le Fanu or Riddell, but they have a gruesome sense of fun." - Sullivan (ed), The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural, p. 130. In terms of rarity alone, the present collection certainly belongs in any top ten of Victorian supernatural collections, though his second collection, TALES OF TERROR, published ten years later, would not be far behind. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. 68. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 162 (limp blue cloth issue with ads dated April 1889). Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 192. Reginald 10480. Not in Bleiler (1948; 1978). Topp, Victorian Yellowbacks & Paperbacks 1849-1905, III, p. 176. Wolff 4968 (limp blue cloth issue with ads dated March 1902). Owner's signature and date on the verso of the front free endpaper. Cloth rubbed at spine ends, corner tips and along outer joints, spine panel stamping dull, a clean, tight, very good copy. (#171707).

Octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-325 [326: blank] [327: publisher's device] [328: blank] + 32-page catalogue dated "Sept. 1899" inserted at rear, original pictorial burgundy cloth, front panel stamped in tan, white and black, spine panel stamped in gold, fore and bottom edges untrimmed. First edition. "Wonderfully lurid sensational horror stories, in full-blooded manner of Victorian melodrama; story titles such as 'The Corpse Light,' 'The Cave of Blood,' and 'A Night of Horror' say it all." - Robert Knowlton. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. 68. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 2-70. Sullivan (ed), The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural, p. 130. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 3-66. Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 192. Bleiler (1978), p. 62. Reginald 10482. Large owner's name penciled on the front paste-down, early owner's name and date in ink on title page. Cloth worn at corner tips, spine ends and along outer joints and bottom edges, about a quarter of the rear cover stained with some offset on rear endpapers, the text block is clean, a sound reading copy. (#170955).

Octavo, pp. [1-8] [1] 2-325 [326: blank] [327: publisher's device] [328: blank] + 32-page catalogue dated "Sept. 1899" inserted at rear, original pictorial burgundy cloth, front panel stamped in tan, white and black, spine panel stamped in gold, fore and bottom edges untrimmed. First edition. "Wonderfully lurid sensational horror stories, in full-blooded manner of Victorian melodrama; story titles such as 'The Corpse Light,' 'The Cave of Blood,' and 'A Night of Horror' say it all." - Robert Knowlton. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. 68. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 2-70. Sullivan (ed), The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural, p. 130. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 3-66. Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 192. Bleiler (1978), p. 62. Reginald 10482. Bookseller blind stamp (W. H. Smith) at upper corner of front free endpaper. Cloth rubbed at corner tips, spine ends and along outer joints, two small spots on rear cover, offsetting to endpapers, partial hairline crack along upper part of inner front hinge, some moderate foxing, a very good copy of a scarce book. (#134545).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A heavy mist coils around the ancient trees and crumbling stone of a secluded English manor, where secrets linger as palpably as the chill in the air. Within these shadowed halls, a sudden, violent death unsettles the fragile order of country life, drawing suspicion and fear through every candlelit corridor. Set at the height of the Victorian era, this atmospheric mystery novel unfolds with the slow-burning suspense and intricate plotting that define the very best of British detective fiction. The story's heart lies in its tangled web of motives and alibis, as a murder investigation book steeped in the traditions of the classic crime story brings to life the tensions and intrigues of a tightly knit household. Each character is drawn with subtlety, their actions and words shaped by the rigid codes and hidden passions of late 19th century society.The narrative's strength is its evocation of place and mood: the English manor itself becomes a character, its silent rooms and shadowed corners holding clues that only a sharp mind and steady nerve can untangle. As the investigation deepens, the reader is immersed in a traditional whodunit where nothing is quite as it seems, and every detail matters. The novel's enduring appeal rests in its blend of psychological insight and the slow reveal of truth, offering not only suspense but a window into the customs and anxieties of a bygone age. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For admirers of historical mystery books and those who cherish the art of the British suspense story, this is a rare opportunity to rediscover an essential piece of detective novel heritage.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Thick London fog coils through narrow alleys as a chilling murder shatters the uneasy calm of the city's Victorian streets. In a world where secrets lie beneath every gaslit corner, an amateur sleuth is drawn into a labyrinthine investigation that tests both wit and nerve. This is British crime fiction at its most atmospheric, where the boundaries between justice and vengeance blur, and every character harbours a motive. From the bustling heart of nineteenth century London to its shadowed outskirts, the narrative unfolds with mounting suspense, capturing the tension and intricacy of a classic detective story. As clues are unearthed and alliances shift, the story immerses readers in a sophisticated murder investigation that reveals the inner workings of both the criminal mind and the determined police procedural. This work stands out not only for its clever plotting and sharp dialogue, but also for its keen observation of social undercurrents that defined an era. The interplay between professional detectives and resourceful amateurs offers a distinctive lens on the detective adventure book tradition, inviting readers to weigh evidence and question every alibi. For those who appreciate a suspenseful crime story steeped in period detail, this vintage British mystery retains a sense of urgency and relevance, reminding us why the genre endures. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, appealing to both discerning readers and those who cherish the enduring allure of historical crime novels.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A brooding dusk settles over the endless Australian bush, where the crackle of campfires and the hush of distant gum trees conceal both longing and peril. In the heart of nineteenth-century Australia, destinies entwine against the vast, untamed outback-a landscape as unforgiving as it is seductive, where romance and adventure are shaped by the frontier's raw promise and danger. This is a world where the boundaries between civilisation and wilderness blur, and where every choice carries the weight of survival and hope. The narrative draws readers deep into colonial Australia, tracing the fates of men and women whose lives are marked by the land's wild grandeur and the powerful emotions it stirs. With its evocative portrayal of the Australian outback, the story captures the spirit of an era when the bush was both a refuge and a crucible, testing courage, loyalty, and the yearning for connection. The novel's exploration of romance in Australia is interwoven with the thrill of adventure, bringing to life the distinct rhythms and tensions of a society forging its identity on the edge of the known world. Its enduring appeal lies in the authenticity of its characters and the vivid sense of place, offering both a compelling narrative and a window into the complexities of Australian literary fiction. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers drawn to classic Australian literature, historical Australian novels, or the drama of the frontier, this restored work stands as a testament to the enduring power of the Australian bush story and the universal search for love and belonging.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A thick London fog settles over the city, swallowing gaslit streets and muffling the footsteps of those who vanish without a trace. In this shadowed world, the boundaries between respectability and criminality blur, and the pursuit of truth becomes a matter of life and death. At the heart of this Victorian crime novel lies a mysterious disappearance plot that draws a determined nineteenth century detective into a labyrinth of secrets, betrayal, and concealed motives. The tension of a British mystery fiction at its finest pulses through every chapter, as the investigation winds through opulent parlours and grim alleyways, capturing the era's fascination with both social order and its subversion.The narrative's grip comes not only from the suspense story itself, but from its nuanced portrait of a society in flux-where ambition, fear, and loyalty collide. With its richly atmospheric depiction of Victorian era London, the book stands as a vintage British thriller that balances intrigue with psychological depth. The detective's relentless pursuit of answers, set against a backdrop of shifting alliances and hidden dangers, offers readers the pleasures of classic crime literature while exploring the anxieties and aspirations of its time. Each clue and confrontation is rendered with a sharp eye for period detail, immersing the reader in the world of historical mystery books and the traditions of the British detective novel.This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both general readers and aficionados of crime investigation stories to rediscover a compelling piece of literary history.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. The Problem of Dead Wood Hall | James Edward Muddock | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Alpha Edition | EAN 9789374593097 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.