Language: English
Published by Oxford University Press / Humphrey Milford, London, 1926
Seller: Tarrington Books, Tarrington, HEF, United Kingdom
First Edition
Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. *** PLEASE NOTE *** The bookshop is currently closed for holidays. Items can still be ordered, but will not be dispatched until we reopen on Saturday 6th June. Many thanks for your patience. *** First printing. Green cloth binding with gilt spine. Dulling and slight rubbing to spine. Small stain to outer margin of pages 128 and 129, otherwise in very clean condition throughout. Overall condition is Very Good. Size: 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: xxx, 394, [2], 8 (ads).
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good ++. Reprint. 1st Edition 1926. A volume of Detective and mystery short stories by various writers. Includes The Murders in the Rue Morgue; The Purloined Letter - E.A. Poe -- The Adventure of the Red-Headed League - A. Conan Doyle , -- The Stanway Cameo Mystery - Arthur Morrison -- The Case of Oscar Brodski; The New Jersey Sphinx - R. Austin Freeman -- The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage- Ernest Bramah -- The Invisible Man - G.K. Chesterton -- The Business Minister - H.C. Bailey -- A Costume Piece - E.W. Hornung -- On Green Paper; The Face of the Corpse - Barry Pain. Book is very good+ and bright. Contents good. Small name to endpaper. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 18408.