Pencil Points Murder (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition stated black boards with red print b & W pencil drawings of main characters as a frontis.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. This is a scarce signed/inscribed copy of "PENCIL POINTS TO MURDER - A Christopher Storm Mystery" by Willetta Ann Barber and R.F. Schabelitz with its original dust jacket. 1941 1st edition (stated); Published for "The Crime Club" by Doubleday, Doran & Co.; Garden City, New York. This copy is signed and inscribed by Willetta Ann Barber in pen on the front end paper, as follows: "July 1941 To Annie - In the hope that this may while away a dull hour. (Miss Billie) -Willetta-Ann Barber." Illustrated. Red topstain. The book is a traditional whodunit mystery novel featuring recurring protagonist, Manhattan commercial and police sketch artist Christopher "Kit" Storm. Storm works as a commercial artist who also assists the police by sketching crime scenes and physical clues by hand instead of relying strictly on photographs. The novel belongs to a unique, highly illustrated mystery series where actual sketches drawn by Kit Storm (created by co-author and illustrator R. F. Schabelitz) are embedded directly into the text as tangible visual clues for the reader to solve the crime. The story is typically narrated by Sheridlock "Sherry" Locke, Kit's partner/fiancée, and follows their involvement in unravelling a puzzling homicide using artistic observation, line details, and visual evidence captured "on the spot." Condition: Mottling to the cloth on the covers and spine. The front cover has staining at the bottom edge. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both covers are firmly attached. The pages are lightly toned, and mostly clean with only an occasional mild foxing spot here and there. There is an inscription hand-written by Willett Ann Barber in in on the front end paper dated 1941. Heavy tanning to the pastedowns. Overall the book is in Good condition. The dust jacket is un-clipped with the price intact on the front flap; soiling to the covers and spine; light foxing on the flaps and back cover; bits missing a the top/bottom edges of the spine and flap corners; there are tears along the top and bottom edges and along the flap creases that have been repaired with tape on the back-side.overall the jacket is in Fair condition. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Original black boards are in good order. Corners are bumped, spine faded and rubbed. A few marks can be seen to both front and back board. Internally a POI to front pastedown, other than this clean throughout.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1941. 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:- 228, 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. 228 228.…