Royce Howes

Death on the Bridge

Garden City, New York, The Crime Club by Doubleday, 1935 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of this crime novel by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Royce Howes, in the original dust wrapper. The first edition, first printing, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Howes's novel, set on a tramp steamer, begins with the murder of the ship captain and first officer, with the inexperienced second officer left to take charge of a vessel that is housing a murderer.The publishers term this 'a fast moving, perplexing yarn full of the sea tang and atmosphere so popular with the reading public&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Rubbing to the centre of the back strip, with bumping to back strip head and tail. Light marks to boards. Discolouration to centre of dust wrapper back strip, with two areas of partial loss to the front wrap, with areas of the paper lifting. Small number of small closed tears to dust wrapper tail. Rubbing to centre of reverse of dust wrapper back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 872F12

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Death on the Bridge crime club The Callao Clue Death Dupes a Lady crime club None

Fergus Hume

The Secret Passage

Chicago; New York, M. A. Donohue & Company, 1905. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this very scarce whodunnit by bestselling author Fergus Hume The first edition of this very scarce work.'The Secret Passage' is a tense and classic detective novel, set in England. The wife of a wealthy landowner is found dead in her bedroom, murdered. Private Detective Hagar Stanley is called in to investigate in this exciting whodunnit.Fergus Hume is best known for his runaway bestselling novel 'The Mystery of a Hansom Cab', a Melbourne based murder mystery that became so successful that it was the best-selling mystery novel of the Victorian era, even outselling 'A Study in Scarlet&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a few light marks to the boards, a little heavier to the rear board. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Very small chip to the rear joint. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean with a few occasional spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 891P78

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: The Secret Passage fergus hume detective england fergus hume None

Francis Iles; Anthony Berkeley Cox

Malice Aforethought

London, Mundanus Ltd, Victor Gollancz, 1931. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce, first hardback issue of this important 'inverted detective story&apos. Written by Anthony Berkeley Cox under the pen name Francis Iles. The first edition of this scarce crime fiction novel written by Anthony Berkeley Cox. The murderer's identity is revealed in the first line of the novel, which provides the reader with insights into the workings of the murderer's mind as his plans progress.  Cox loosely based this novel on the real-life case of Herbert Armstrong and includes elements of Doctor Crippen. Issued under the Gollancz imprint of 'Mundanus' which they produced as a 3/- paperback series in an attempt to initiate a paperback revolution. This hardback edition was published simultaneously with the wrappers issue, as was a library issue. Copies of the hardback edition are extremely scarce. An extremely scarce copy of this important novel. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. A few light marks to the boards. Bumping to the head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Scattered spotting to the fore-edge, and heavy spots to the first and last few pages. Otherwise, occasional light spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 764L13

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Crime Novel Detective Fiction Crime Fiction Herbert Armstrong Detective Fiction None

Michael Innes

Money from Holme

London, Victor Gollancz , 1964. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first impression of this crime fiction novel by J. I. M. Stewart, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this work. A detective fiction by J. I. M. Stewart published under pseudonym Michael Innes. A mystery set in the art world, featuring painter Sebastian Holme, an art dealer Braunkopf, and a foreign revolution.Complete with its unclipped dust wrapper. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. The dust wrapper is unclipped, some shelf wear and chipping, minor closed tear to the front and rear wraps. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Boeknummer: 811A48

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: first editions michael innes crime fiction michael innes None

P. D. James

Death of an Expert Witness

London, Faber and Faber, 1977. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of one of the detective novels within the Adam Dalgliesh series, published by P. D. James, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First Edition. In the original unclipped dust-wrapper. This is a lovely copy of 'Death of an Expert Witness' the detective novel by P. D. James which was published in 1977. This book follows the popular detective Adam Dalgliesh, as a young girl is murdered, as well as an experienced expert witness, and unsettling circumstances are uncovered at a forensic laboratory. This is the sixth novel which follows Adam Dalgliesh. P. D. James (1920-2014) was an English novelist who also held seats within the House of Lords. Her most popular novels follow the adventures of Adam Dalgliesh, and include fourteen mystery novels. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with no noticeable faults. Light spots to text block. Dust wrapper is in a similarly excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 813D3

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Death of an Expert Witness P. D. James Adam Dalgliesh detective novels P. D. James Cordelia Gray crime None

Dan Kavanagh; Julian Barnes

Duffy

London, Jonathan Cape, 1980. First edition. Cloth. An extremely scarce, signed first edition of Julian Barnes' detective fiction series featuring the detective and ex-policeman 'Duffy&apos. Signed by Barnes under his pseudonymous name Dan Kavanagh. This novel was issued the same year as 'Metroland', Barnes' debut novel which was published under his own name.  He wrote this work under the pseudonym as it was liberating and allowed him to indulge in 'fantasies of violence' that he could not write under his own name, as he stated in a 2014 Guardian interview. Reviews for this work comment on the use of callous rhetoric, a far cry and contrast from Barnes' novels issued under his own name. Under the name Kavanagh, Barnes allows himself a different literary personality. The Duffy novels were only reissued in 2014, over thirty years since their initial publication. Any edition of the work is extremely scarce, and we have a fine first edition here. The character Duffy is dubbed as being one of Britain's first openly bi-sexual detectives. This first novel explores the 'seedy underbelly of soho&apos. There were four Duffy novels total, 'Duffy', 'Fiddle City', 'Putting the Boot in' and 'Going to the Dogs&apos. 'Duffy was a bisexual investigator well acquainted with the delicate balance between the law and outlaw in Soho's Golden Mile. It had been four years since he left the force, his career cut short when someone mysteriously framed him.. He wondered why the police were bungling their surveillance.' An unusual, and very scarce work of Detective Fiction. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Dustwrapper is fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 760L7

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Duffy Detective Fiction Kavanagh Detective Fiction None

Harry Stephen Keeler

Sing Sing Nights

New York, E. P. Dutton & Company, 1928. First edition. Cloth. A popular whodunnit by Harry Stephen Keeler, a fifth printing copy which was published in the same month as the first printing. The first edition, fifth printing, published in the same month as the first printing, August 1928. 'Sing Sing Nights' is a gripping whodunnit, in which a respected war correspondent is found murdered with three bullets from three different guns found inside him. Three men thus confess to his murder and are sent to jail, meanwhile a criminologist sets out to find out which one of them is truly guilty.By the prolific American author Harry Stephen Keeler. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light marks to the boards and spine, a little heavier to the head of the front board. Spine is a little faded. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 904P14

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Sing Sing Nights harry stephen keeler mystery crime harry stephen keeler None

Mary Kelly

The Spoilt Kill

London, Michael Joseph, 1961. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition copy of this acclaimed murder mystery novel by Mary Kelly. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Broom Lynne.'The Spoilt Kill' begins with a body discovered in a tank of liquid clay, in a well respected pottery in Staffordshire. A freelance detective is sent to investigate the leakage of new designs to foreign imitators, and is forced to question whether the murder has anything to do with his case..This was a popular novel when first published, receiving critical acclaim, and being awarded the CWA Gold Dagger.By Mary Kelly, an author of crime novels. Her other works include the Inspector Brett Nightingale series, which consists of 'A Cold Coming', 'Dead Man's Riddle' and 'The Christmas Egg&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Dust wrapper is smart, with very light edge wear. Light age-toning and handling marks to the dust wrapper, including spots to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a few scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Near Fine . Ill.: Broom Lynne. Near Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 904P22

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: The Spoilt Kill mary kelly crime staffordshire mary kelly Broom Lynne

Harold Kemp

Murder Humane

London, Hammond, Hammond and Company, 1947. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this very scarce murder mystery by Harold Kemp. Found in the unclipped dust wrapper. A first edition of this very scarce murder mystery by Harold Kemp. Found in the unclipped dust wrapper. When an Auctioneer and Estate Agent is found dead in a small provincial town, Detective Inspector Jimmy Brent is sent to investigate and untangle the clues. With a prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Reads, 'To Jackie, with Best Wishes for a merry Xmas & a Happy new year. Love Valerie&apos. In the publisher's original blue cloth binding, found in the unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, smart, with some very light bumping to the tail of the spine, and a little discolouration of cloth to the head. The wrap is rubbed to the joints and fore edge, and is missing a slither to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound, with bright and clean pages throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 854N47

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Murder Humane Harold Kemp Mystery Dust Wrapper Harold Kemp Very Scarce Detective Fiction None

Michael Kent

Hail, Victor, Hail!

London, Staples Press Limited, 1946. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition copy of this very scarce murder mystery set in a school, by Michael Kent. The first edition, first impression, of this very scarce work.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.'Hail, Victor, Hail!' begins with a murder at the Abbey School, the self-confident headmaster setting out to solve the death which has sullied his school.By Michael Kent. With a floorplan of the school. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, and light fading to the head and tail of the spine. Spots to the fore edge. Dust wrapper is a little edge worn, with small chips and closed tears. Light handling marks to the wraps, with spots to the reverse. Label to the tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the half-title. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 904P24

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Hail, Victor, Hail! michael kent abbey school mystery michael kent None

Emma Lathen

Murder to Go

London, Gollancz, 1970. First edition. Cloth. Nice, first edition copy of this hard-to-find title. Another challenge for John Putnam Thatcher, the Sloan, when successful businessman Frank Hedstrom's gastronomic success, Chicken Tonight (a kind of dial-a-chicken service) goes under. In a cloth binding in the original dustwrapper. Externally in excellent condition. The binding is tight and firm with the pages and boards securely attached. There is very little wear to the extremities. Internally the pages are clean and bright. There is some minor wear to the dustwrapper. It has not been price-clipped. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: MOD1-H-12

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Crime Thriller Detective Thriller None

Emma Lathen

Pick Up Sticks

London, Gollancz, 1971. First edition. Cloth. Nice first edition copy of Lathen's eleventh thriller. John Putnam Thatcher returns to solve another mystery. When hiking along the Appalachian Trail he finds a body.. In a cloth binding in the original dustwrapper. Externally in excellent condition. The binding is tight and firm. There is some minor wear to the extremities. Internally the pages are clean and bright. There is almost no wear to the and it has not been price-clipped. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: MOD1-H-13

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Crime Thriller Dustwrapper Thriller None

Maurice Leblanc; Alexander Teixeira de Mattos

The Arrest of Arsene Lupin

London, Eveleigh Nash, 1911. First edition. Cloth. An uncommon English translation of this popular mystery novel featuring the French Arsene Lupin and the parody Herlock Sholmes. The second impression of the first English language edition by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos.A riveting mystery novel featuring Arsene Lupin, a thrilling novel. This novel was first published as 'Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes', or, 'Arsène Lupin contre Herlock Sholmès&apos.This is a collection of two adventures in which the French gentleman burglar Arsene Lupin and the parody Herlock Sholmes play their wits against each other.Both of these stories had been previously published in the magazine 'Je Sais Tout' from November 1906 to October 1906.Arsene Lupin is Maurice Leblanc's gentleman thief and master of disguise, the French counterpart to Sherlock Holmes.Lupin is Leblanc's best known fictional creation, and for his two science fiction novels 'Les Trois Yeux' and 'Le Formidable Evenement&apos. In the original publisher's cloth binding with a pictorial onlay to the front board. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards, and light patches of rubbing. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Pictorial onlay to the front board is lifting. Spine is a little faded. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 828P37

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: The Arrest of Arsene Lupin arsene lupin gentleman burglar maurice leblanc arsene lupin None

Elizabeth Lemarchand

The Glade Manor Murder

London, Piatkus, 1989. First edition. Cloth. A first edition murder mystery novel by Elizabeth Lemarchand, which is set at an old English manor, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First edition. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. This work is a murder mystery novel by Elizabeth Lemarchand, which takes place at the titular Glade Manor. When the Morley family's cook and housekeeper is found murdered, they call in Chief Detective Superintendent Tom Pollar and Gregory Toye from Scotland Yard to crack the case. Elizabeth Lemarchand (1906-2000) was an English writer of mostly detective novels. She spent the earlier part of her life as a Headmistress at Godolphin School, before retiring and pursuing writing full-time. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with just a bit of fading to fore edge of boards. Dust wrapper is in an excellent condition, with just a bit of spotting around spine region of reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 808D13

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: The Glade Manor Murder Eizabeth Lemarchand murder mystery crime Eizabeth Lemarchand None

Elmore Leonard

Fifty-Two Pickup

London, Secker & Warburg, 1974 . First edition. Cloth. A fine first UK edition of Elmore Leonard's hard-boiled detective tale. The first UK edition, first impression of this work.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.A thrilling crime novel from Leonard, who at the time was best known for his westerns.In this tale, Leonard follows a respectable Detroit businessman's dealings with a trio of blackmailers who have captured his infidelities on film. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine, with minor shelf wear to spine tail. Dust wrapper exceptionally bright, with faint horizontal fold to wrap head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 881F32

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: crime detective detroit jackie brown detective None