Cells by Martin Stuart (31 results)
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.California Books
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Published by A L Burt Co, 1928
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Published by Harper and Brothers, 1928
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Red cloth with black lettering. Some wear on spine and edges. Corners bumped. Front free endpaper has place where sticker was removed. Good to fair.
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Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, New York, 1928
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Third printing. Sturdy, internally clean and unmarked vintage copy with some light wear at spine ends , two small dents along top edge. "Key" is opened at the end of the book.
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More imagesPublished by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Kubik Fine Books Ltd., ABAA, Dayton, OH, U.S.A.Kubik Fine Books Ltd., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. 329p. An orange cloth hardcover book in good condition. The cloth is soiled, the edges are rubbed, and the text on the spine and front cover has mostly worn off. The spine is also faintly crinkled. Small, light stains on pages 99 and 101. Otherwise, text clean and binding tight. This is one of Harper'…s Sealed Mysteries, where the pages with the climax were originally sealed. The seal on this copy has been broken. A mystery novel in Harper's "Famous Adventure and Detective Tales" series.
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Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
Published by A.L. Burt, NY, 1928
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Seller: Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABAA, ILAB), Bordentown, NJ, U.S.A.Old Book Shop of Bordentown (ABAA, ILAB)
Contact seller4-star sellerHard Cover. Yes. Orange cloth lettered in black. Reprint edition. Collection of 15 crime-related stories set in a prison. A tight copy but with discoloration to front and rear cloth. In striking color illustrated dust jacket, front panel still bright but with some wrinkling and small chipping at corners, sunned spine.
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Published by A. L. Burt Company Publishers, New York, 1928
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Seller: Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.Currey, L.W. Inc. ABAA/ILAB
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Octavo, 329 pp., original orange cloth stamped in black. Reprint. Sixteen linked stories of crime and detection. A near fine copy in very good pictorial dust jacket with shelf wear at spine ends and bottom corners and several creases and tears at lower spine end. Of interest for the scarce jacket. (#134082).
Published by Harpers
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
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Published by Selwyn & Blount, London, 1927
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- First Edition
Seller: Heartwood Books and Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, U.S.A.Heartwood Books and Art
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. The Fifteen Cells by Stuart Martin (First Edition) Cocked copy with bumping and rubbing to corners and spine ends. Writing to front end pages. Stated "First printed October 1927". From the collection of Otto Penzler, founder of The Mysterious Press and The Mysterious Bookshop in New Yo…rk City. BOOK.
- Softcover
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - As night falls on the prison, the Governor prepares for another execution-just another day of routine. But when a visitor arrives with a forged reprieve and a silenced revolver, the Governor finds himself held hostage in his own office. The intruder, a cunning criminal mastermind, demands t…he immediate release of his partner in crime, a condemned murderer scheduled to hang at dawn.Refusing to surrender to panic, the Governor stalls for time by recounting the stories of fourteen new inmates, each a criminal undone by a single fatal error. With the telephone line cut and the fog thickening outside, a tense psychological duel unfolds between two men who understand the criminal mind all too well. Can the Governor find a way to turn the tables before the clock strikes eight.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As night falls on the prison, the Governor prepares for another execution-just another day of routine. But when a visitor arrives with a forged reprieve and a silenced revolver, the Governor finds himself held hostage in his own office. The intruder, a cunning criminal mastermind, demands th…e immediate release of his partner in crime, a condemned murderer scheduled to hang at dawn.Refusing to surrender to panic, the Governor stalls for time by recounting the stories of fourteen new inmates, each a criminal undone by a single fatal error. With the telephone line cut and the fog thickening outside, a tense psychological duel unfolds between two men who understand the criminal mind all too well. Can the Governor find a way to turn the tables before the clock strikes eight? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions Feb 2026, 2026
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Fifteen Cells' is a gripping masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction by Stuart Martin. Set within the somber and secretive confines of a high-security prison, the narrative unfolds through a series of chilling and ingenious tales recounted by the prison governor to a mysterious lat…e-night visitor. Each story corresponds to one of the cells, weaving a complex tapestry of crime, punishment, and the elusive nature of justice.The work stands out for its unique framing device, using the heavy atmosphere of the penitentiary to anchor a collection of mystery stories that range from psychological suspense to classic puzzles of deduction. As the governor recounts the histories and dark deeds of the inmates, the reader is drawn into a world of desperate schemes, clever alibis, and the sharp reasoning required to uncover the truth behind every transgression. Martin expertly balances the grim reality of the setting with the intellectual thrill of the mystery genre.Readers of classic crime fiction will find 'The Fifteen Cells' to be a compelling and atmospheric exploration of the criminal mind. Its structure and suspenseful prose solidify its place as a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, offering both a series of standalone enigmas and a haunting overarching narrative that lingers long after the final cell door closes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- Hardcover
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - As night falls on the prison, the Governor prepares for another execution-just another day of routine. But when a visitor arrives with a forged reprieve and a silenced revolver, the Governor finds himself held hostage in his own office. The intruder, a cunning criminal mastermind, demands the imme…diate release of his partner in crime, a condemned murderer scheduled to hang at dawn.Refusing to surrender to panic, the Governor stalls for time by recounting the stories of fourteen new inmates, each a criminal undone by a single fatal error. With the telephone line cut and the fog thickening outside, a tense psychological duel unfolds between two men who understand the criminal mind all too well. Can the Governor find a way to turn the tables before the clock strikes eight.
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Fifteen Cells' is a gripping masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction by Stuart Martin. Set within the somber and secretive confines of a high-security prison, the narrative unfolds through a series of chilling and ingenious tales recounted by the prison governor to a mysterious late-night… visitor. Each story corresponds to one of the cells, weaving a complex tapestry of crime, punishment, and the elusive nature of justice.The work stands out for its unique framing device, using the heavy atmosphere of the penitentiary to anchor a collection of mystery stories that range from psychological suspense to classic puzzles of deduction. As the governor recounts the histories and dark deeds of the inmates, the reader is drawn into a world of desperate schemes, clever alibis, and the sharp reasoning required to uncover the truth behind every transgression. Martin expertly balances the grim reality of the setting with the intellectual thrill of the mystery genre.Readers of classic crime fiction will find 'The Fifteen Cells' to be a compelling and atmospheric exploration of the criminal mind. Its structure and suspenseful prose solidify its place as a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, offering both a series of standalone enigmas and a haunting overarching narrative that lingers long after the final cell door closes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Fifteen Cells" is a gripping masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction by Stuart Martin. Set within the somber and secretive confines of a high-security prison, the narrative unfolds through a series of chilling and ingenious tales recounted by the prison governor to a mysterious late…-night visitor. Each story corresponds to one of the cells, weaving a complex tapestry of crime, punishment, and the elusive nature of justice.The work stands out for its unique framing device, using the heavy atmosphere of the penitentiary to anchor a collection of mystery stories that range from psychological suspense to classic puzzles of deduction. As the governor recounts the histories and dark deeds of the inmates, the reader is drawn into a world of desperate schemes, clever alibis, and the sharp reasoning required to uncover the truth behind every transgression. Martin expertly balances the grim reality of the setting with the intellectual thrill of the mystery genre.Readers of classic crime fiction will find "The Fifteen Cells" to be a compelling and atmospheric exploration of the criminal mind. Its structure and suspenseful prose solidify its place as a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, offering both a series of standalone enigmas and a haunting overarching narrative that lingers long after the final cell door closes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1928
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- First Edition
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Seller: First Place Books - ABAA, ILAB, Walkersville, MD, U.S.A.First Place Books - ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Original orange cloth, lettered in black to the front panel and spine. 8vo - 329,(5 ads). In a bright example of the complete dust jacket signed "EN." Some minor edge wear and some shallow closed tears. New / Very Good.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Fifteen Cells" is a gripping masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction by Stuart Martin. Set within the somber and secretive confines of a high-security prison, the narrative unfolds through a series of chilling and ingenious tales recounted by the prison governor to a mysterious late…-night visitor. Each story corresponds to one of the cells, weaving a complex tapestry of crime, punishment, and the elusive nature of justice.The work stands out for its unique framing device, using the heavy atmosphere of the penitentiary to anchor a collection of mystery stories that range from psychological suspense to classic puzzles of deduction. As the governor recounts the histories and dark deeds of the inmates, the reader is drawn into a world of desperate schemes, clever alibis, and the sharp reasoning required to uncover the truth behind every transgression. Martin expertly balances the grim reality of the setting with the intellectual thrill of the mystery genre.Readers of classic crime fiction will find "The Fifteen Cells" to be a compelling and atmospheric exploration of the criminal mind. Its structure and suspenseful prose solidify its place as a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, offering both a series of standalone enigmas and a haunting overarching narrative that lingers long after the final cell door closes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. As night falls on the prison, the Governor prepares for another execution-just another day of routine. But when a visitor arrives with a forged reprieve and a silenced revolver, the Governor finds himself held hostage in his own office. The intruder, a cunning criminal mastermind, demands th…e immediate release of his partner in crime, a condemned murderer scheduled to hang at dawn.Refusing to surrender to panic, the Governor stalls for time by recounting the stories of fourteen new inmates, each a criminal undone by a single fatal error. With the telephone line cut and the fog thickening outside, a tense psychological duel unfolds between two men who understand the criminal mind all too well. Can the Governor find a way to turn the tables before the clock strikes eight? This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Fifteen Cells" is a gripping masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction by Stuart Martin. Set within the somber and secretive confines of a high-security prison, the narrative unfolds through a series of chilling and ingenious tales recounted by the prison governor to a mysterious late…-night visitor. Each story corresponds to one of the cells, weaving a complex tapestry of crime, punishment, and the elusive nature of justice.The work stands out for its unique framing device, using the heavy atmosphere of the penitentiary to anchor a collection of mystery stories that range from psychological suspense to classic puzzles of deduction. As the governor recounts the histories and dark deeds of the inmates, the reader is drawn into a world of desperate schemes, clever alibis, and the sharp reasoning required to uncover the truth behind every transgression. Martin expertly balances the grim reality of the setting with the intellectual thrill of the mystery genre.Readers of classic crime fiction will find "The Fifteen Cells" to be a compelling and atmospheric exploration of the criminal mind. Its structure and suspenseful prose solidify its place as a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, offering both a series of standalone enigmas and a haunting overarching narrative that lingers long after the final cell door closes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Fifteen Cells" is a gripping masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction by Stuart Martin. Set within the somber and secretive confines of a high-security prison, the narrative unfolds through a series of chilling and ingenious tales recounted by the prison governor to a mysterious late…-night visitor. Each story corresponds to one of the cells, weaving a complex tapestry of crime, punishment, and the elusive nature of justice.The work stands out for its unique framing device, using the heavy atmosphere of the penitentiary to anchor a collection of mystery stories that range from psychological suspense to classic puzzles of deduction. As the governor recounts the histories and dark deeds of the inmates, the reader is drawn into a world of desperate schemes, clever alibis, and the sharp reasoning required to uncover the truth behind every transgression. Martin expertly balances the grim reality of the setting with the intellectual thrill of the mystery genre.Readers of classic crime fiction will find "The Fifteen Cells" to be a compelling and atmospheric exploration of the criminal mind. Its structure and suspenseful prose solidify its place as a significant contribution to early 20th-century literature, offering both a series of standalone enigmas and a haunting overarching narrative that lingers long after the final cell door closes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
