- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Humphrey's Book Den, Edmond, OK, U.S.A.Humphrey's Book Den
AbeBooks seller since August 21, 2025
Condition: Used - Good
£ 8.98
Quantity: 1 available
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"A Man To Match The Hour" by Seldon Truss is a mystery-thriller novel published in 1959 by Doubleday as a hardcover first edition. The book, written in English, and is a part of the literature and fiction subject. With Seldon Truss as the author, this novel is sure to captivate readers with its compelling storyline and intricate plot twists, making it a valuable addition to any collection of vintage mystery and thriller novels. Title: A Man to Match the Hour by Seldon Truss Edition: First edition (1959), Doubleday / The Crime Club, hardcover with original dust jacket. Condition: * Hardcover binding, tight and intact. * Dust jacket present (note any chips / tears / wear in photos). * Clean interior pages (mention if any foxing, signature, or bookplate). Publisher: Doubleday & Company, New York for The Crime Club, 1959. Synopsis: A mystery/thriller by Seldon Truss, published under the Crime Club imprint. Why this is collectible: A mid-century Crime Club mystery novel in a first edition hardcover format. Great for collectors of vintage mystery and thriller literature. Shipping & Packaging: Will be packed carefully in a board-backed cover and shipped via tracked service. Please Note: See photos for condition. I have aimed to accurately describe wear, but please review all images. Thanks for looking ? feel free to ask questions before buying! Seldon Truss, A Man to Match the Hour, 1959 first edition, Doubleday Crime Club, vintage mystery novel, hardcover with dust jacket, collectible mystery book, mid-century thriller, crime club imprint, 1950s mystery literature, rare hardcover 1959, book collector, detective fiction classic.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A Man to Match the Hour
- Author
- Seldon Truss
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Publication year
- 1959
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Humphrey's Book Den
Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since August 21, 2025
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 3 to 7 business days | 7 to 14 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 6.44 | £ 11.37 |
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Store description
Humphreys Book Den is an antiquarian and used bookseller based in Oklahoma, specializing in signed and inscribed copies, first editions, and association copies with an emphasis on Latin American literature. We take care to verify signatures and inscriptions, distinguish edition points accurately, and describe condition honestly based on direct examination of each item. Whether you're a collector seeking a documented association copy or a reader looking for a well-preserved first edition, we aim to make that research easy and the transaction straightforward. Inquiries about individual items, pictures, condition details, or provenance documentation are always welcome. Even if it's just to say hello to Humphrey or tell me to feed a treat to the best bookshop dog around!…
Specialty
First Edition, Signed, OOP, Antiquarian, Latin American etc.Seller's business information
Humphrey's Book Den
OK, U.S.A.
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