Published by Collins, London, 1939
Seller: BOOK COLLECTORS GALLERY, SUMMER HILL, NSW, Australia
Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. No inscriptions, dj lightly chipped at tips. Scan available on request.
Published by Collins, London, 1932
Seller: Lycanthia Rare Books, Newark, NOTTS, United Kingdom
First Edition
£ 120
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. First edition. First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. The author's debut novel and the first appearance of his iconic detective, Mick Cardby. Celebrated as the earliest genuine English interpretation of the American 'hard-boiled' genre, the story revolves around the perplexing discovery of a corpse in rural Warwickshire, marked by a puzzling array of American traits. Scarce, even without jacket. Foyles' small book label to front pastedown; cloth slightly softened at head of spine, otherwise very good. Book.
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, London, 1932
Seller: Heartwood Books and Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Bullets Bite Deep by David Hume (First Edition) Minor bumping and rubbing to corners and spine ends with sunning to spine. Wear to edges and spine ends with .25 inch off top and bottom spine. In clear protective cover. Author's first book, considered to be the first English take on the American hard-boiled genre.This volume once graced the personal collection of the legendary Charlie Watts (1941-2021), a luminary in the realm of rock music as the esteemed drummer for the iconic group, the Rolling Stones. Revered since the 1960s, the Rolling Stones' musical legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Beyond his musical prowess, Mr. Watts was a connoisseur of detective fiction, fervently seeking the most exceptional and rare copies for his collection.We are privileged to present one of the select volumes that once adorned Charlie Watts' esteemed library. This literary treasure serves as a testament to his discerning taste and passion for the finest examples of detective fiction. BOOK.