Presnell Fg (19 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Chips, creases, tears.

Condition: Good. First edition copy. . Very Good dust jacket. In facsimile dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (Detectives, Mystery).

mass market paperback. 16mo 127pp. Handi-Book Mystery. #02880. Book G: age wear/soil to wraps, heavy wear and creasing to spine, wraps starting at hinges, toning to text block, text unmarked, binding intact.

Paperback. first PB. 39 very good -fine, , reading crease mystery novel, paperback.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Near Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued. First PB Edition. Uncommon. Handi book 39. A very sharp copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Small Digest. Mystery novel. Near fine; corner creases on back cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. No Mourners Present by F.G. Presnell (First Edition) Ex.-Library. Bumped corners. A dust jacket pasted to the book with a tear to the bottom spine edge. Exterior of the spine is taped. First Edition. Book owner's inscriptions made in pencil to the fly leaf. BOOK.…

Hardcover. 8vo. pp 189. Original publisher's red cloth, lettered black on spine. From the Donald Rudd collection of detective fiction. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. SIGNED by the author. Specially bound and lettered with gilt for the owner with his initials at the foot of the spine. Signed on a bookplate "Autographed by Frank P. Presnell for Luther Leon Norris". First mystery book by the author and the basis for the 1940 film "Slightly Honorable" starring Pat O'Brien. A crisp, clean copy, covered by a flawless facsimile dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. G/VG. First Edition. First printing. A VG+ copy in a G/VG dust jacket with the price of $2.00 intact on the front flap. Basis for the 1939 film "Slightly Honorable" directed by Tay Garnett and starring Pat O'Brien, Edward Arnold and Broderick Crawford. Book.

First Edition. A John and Anne Webb mystery novel. Very Good, cloth rather spotted (perhaps from some moisture exposure), in Very Good dustjacket, small chip at mid front spine edge, nicking and wear at spine ends, bit of overall soiling.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by William Morrow and Company, New York, 1940. 189 pgs. Signed and inscribed by F G Presnell on the title page. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. Breezy pace throughout in another story of the pugnacious lawyer, John Webb (Send Another Coffin). He plays the sleuthing game with his own rules, in unravelling the killing of a would-be politico and the disappearance of his secretary-mistress. Clashes with the local racketeer, political machine and police force keep Webb pretty busy, as does a young new wife. But he finally prevents the police from arresting the wrong person. EB; Morrow Mystery; 7.6 X 5.3 X 1.5 inches; 281 pages; Signed by Author.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 294. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 294.…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. New York: William Morrow and Company, 1939. First Edition. Octavo; [vi], 278pp. Illustrated dust jacket with $2.00 price intact; black cloth with blue lettering and rules. Jacket shows a number of sizeable chips and tears along edges, with the top 1.25" of spine lost and some general smudging, creasing, and scuffs to surface. Boards edgeworn and bumped at corners and spine ends. Spine just a bit cocked. Opens easily between a few gatherings, but binding is sound. Pages unmarked. Basis for the 1939 United Artists film Slightly Honorable, starring Pat O'Brien and directed by Tay Garnett.…

First edition. Author's first mystery. He actually wrote three mystery novels in total. Fine, bright copy in dust jacket with minor wear to spine ends. Story is set in Ohio and features a politician against whom nothing has been proved, an attorney who is on a private vendetta to bring the politician to justice, and several associates of each that work hard to keep from being murdered. The basis for the 1940 movie, SLIGHTLY HONORABLE, with Ken Englund, John Hunter Lay, and Robert Allman as screenwriters, and Tay Garnett as Director.…

First edition. Author's first mystery. He actually wrote three mystery novels in total. Fine, bright copy in dust jacket with minor wear to bottom panel. Story is set in Ohio and features a politician against whom nothing has been proved, an attorney who is on a private vendetta to bring the politician to justice, and several associates of each that work hard to keep from being murdered. The basis for the 1940 movie, SLIGHTLY HONORABLE, with Ken Englund, John Hunter Lay, and Robert Allman as screenwriters, actors Pat O'Brien, Edward Arnold, and Broderick Crawford, and Tay Garnett as Director.…

First edition. Author's second mystery novel. He actually wrote three mystery novels in total, but interestingly the first two were published in 1939 and 1940, and the third was published in 1951. A few light scratches to the front cover, else a near fine copy in lightly rubbed dust jacket with minor wear to spine ends, and a small closed tear to bottom edge of rear panel. Story is set in Ohio and features John and Anne Webb to solve a fast-paced murder mystery.…

First edition. Author's first mystery. He actually wrote three mystery novels in total. Fine, bright copy in dust jacket lightly soiled on rear panel. Story is set in Ohio and features a politician against whom nothing has been proved, an attorney who is on a private vendetta to bring the politician to justice, and several associates of each that work hard to keep from being murdered. The basis for the 1940 movie, SLIGHTLY HONORABLE, that starred Pat O'Brien, Edward Arnold, Broderick Crawford, Ruth Terry, and Eve Arden with Ken Englund, John Hunter Lay, and Robert Allman as screenwriters, and Tay Garnett as Director.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 294, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 294 294.…