Charles Willeford
The Way We Die Now
New York, Random House , 1988. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this popular detective novel by Charles Willeford, with a letter from the publishers. The first edition. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. With a letter from the publishers, dated March 1988, before the books publication, for a reviewer. Alongside a photograph of the author. A thrilling detective novel following Willeford's beloved protagonist, Hoke Moseley, as he is sent south to the migrant farms, where rumours of slavery and murder have become impossible to ignore. The Hoke Moseley series features popular titles such as, 'Miami Blues', and, 'New Hope for the Dead&apos. Charles Willeford was a notable American writer best known for his book, 'Miami Blues', which is considered one of the most influential crime fiction novels written. Numerous works by Willeford have been adapted into film. With the half title page present. In the publisher's original quarter calf binding. Externally, excellent with little shelf wear. The original, unclipped dust wrapper is in very smart condition. Light shelf wear to the edges and the odd small mark to the panels. Light age-toning to the upper rear flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. The publisher's letter is age-toned but otherwise very bright and clean. Very small closed tear to the edge. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
Rooke Books
Professional sellerBook number: 841G34
GBP 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 76 US$ 81.53 | JP¥ 12472]
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