[0-87923-472-5] 1983, 1st US edition. (hardcover) Fine in fine dust jacket. 152pp. 8vo. An insect sleuth, fashioned after Sherlock Holmes, who, with his incomparable deductive powers, solves 5 mysteries. Exquisite full colour, as well as black and white First US edition. Signed to title page. A fine / fine copy. Jacket protected in loose mylar sleeve. Related ephemera laid in. Seller Inventory # 130827

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Title: Trouble in Bugland; A Collection of ...

Publisher: David R. Godine, Boston

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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A quick-witted insect sleuth, patterned after Sherlock Holmes, displays his brilliant powers of deduction in solving five mysteries.

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Do not miss! -- Chicago Tribune "Chicago Tribune"

Bravo, Joe and Bill! -- Philadelphia Inquirer "Philadelphia Inquirer"

A first rate presentation! -- Detroit News "Detroit News"

Clever and suspenseful! -- School Library Journal, starred review "School Library Journal, starred review"

Excitement and humor! -- New York Times Book Review "New York Times Book Review"

Sherlock Holmes fans of all ages must read this hilarious homage! -- Newsday "Newsday"

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