Kathy Reichs

Death Du Jour

London, William Heinemann, 1999. First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first impression of Reich's second novel, signed by the author, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression of this novel in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the half title page. Death du Jour is the second novel by Kathy Reichs starring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan. Brennan is called to the scene of an horrific arson, where a young family has perished. There seem to be no witnesses, motive and no explanation. Led along a trail of sinister cult activity to Beaufort, South Carolina and a terrifying showdown during an ice storm, Brennan faces a test of both her forensic expertise and her survival instinct. Kathy Reichs is an American academic, forensic anthropologist and popular crime writer. In publisher's original cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in immaculate condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very light shelf wear to the dust wrapper; otherwise in excellent condition. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 841M3

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Kathy Reichs Crime fiction American literature Crime fiction None

Helen Reilly

The Day She Died

New York, Random House, 1962 . First edition. Hardback. The first edition of American mystery writer Helen Reilly's final novel, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition of this 'eerie case of multiple murder on a stormbound ranch' from American mystery writer Helen Reilly. This is one of Reilly's many novels to feature Inspector Christopher McKee, head of the fictitious Manhattan Homicide Squad.Published the year of her death, this was Reilly's final novel.With the former owner's inscription 'Audrey Bouverie' to the front free endpaper. Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty of the Edwardian period. Impeccably connected, Pleydell-Bouverie was also the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII, and rumoured to be a lover of King Edward VIII. A sparkling figure of fashionable society, her friends included Nancy Mitford, Coco Chanel, Winston Churchill, and Fred Astaire. This work is from the sale of Pleydell-Bouverie"s library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. She purchased the home in 1940, redesigning the interior and amassing an impressive library, featuring many examples of her own bookbinding. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price clipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart, with light shelf wear to back strip head. Former owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Light marks to rear wrap of dust wrapper, otherwise bright and in excellent condition. First gathering loosely held only. Otherwise firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good . Ill.: None. Good/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 795F1

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie Mystery Inspector Christopher McKee Detective Mystery None

Ruth Rendell

The Crocodile Bird

London, Hutchinson, 1993. Cloth. A smart signed limited edition copy of this standalone psychological thriller from crime writer Ruth Rendell. A limited edition of one hundred and fifty copies, of which this is numbered eleven.Signed by the author to the half-title. In the original unclipped glassine wrap.A standalone novel from Ruth Rendell, a prolific author of thrillers and psychological murder mysteries.This tense, taut and twisted psychological thriller about a dark mother-daughter relationship was reviewed as 'psychologically acute and extremely disturbing' by The Times.Rendell is best known for the creation of the recurring character Chief Inspector Wexford, who appeared as the protagonist in twenty-three of her novels. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with marbled paper to the boards, in the original unclipped glassine wrap. Externally, fine. Minor edge wear to the dust wrapper, resulting in a few small chips, and a tear to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 899P29

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: The Crocodile Bird ruth rendell thriller ruth rendell None

John Rhode

The Venner Crime

London, Odhams Press, 1933 . First edition. Cloth. A very smart copy of the first edition of this detective novel, in which Dr. Lancelot Priestley investigates a mysterious poisoning. The first edition, first impression of this 1933 detective novel from John Rhode, the pen name of British writer Cecil John Charles Street. In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.The sixteenth work in the author's long-running series of novels featuring Lancelot Priestley, a Golden Age armchair detective.The novel concerns the poisoning of an elderly man names Venner by Strychnine, and the subsequent disappearance of his nephew, and has been described as a sequel to his previous book 'The Claverton Mystery&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Significant fading to back strip, otherwise externally excellent. Closed tear to head of dust wrapper back strip, with tape reinforcements to reverse, and further reinforcements to reverse of head of front and rear flyleaf folds. Further small closed tear to head of front wrap, with marks to rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.

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Boeknummer: 829F9

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Lancelot Priestley Golden Age armchair detective The Claverton Mystery Golden Age None

Craig Rice; Ed McBain

The April Robin Murders

New York, Random House, 1958. First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first impression of this mystery novel by Craig Rice and Ed McBain. The first edition, first impression of this novel in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Ink inscription to the front paste down, dated 1959. Craig Rice (1908-1957) was an American writer of mystery novels and short stories in the hard-boiled detective tradition combined with screwball comedy. This novel was a posthumous collaboration with Evan Hunter (1926-2005), whose pen name was Ed McBain, in which he completed the unfinished book begun by Rice. McBain has stated that the book was essentially half-finished in first draft, but there were no notes as to how she had intended to continue it, so that he had to solve the mystery himself before completing the manuscript. A page to the rear concerning the authors of this book. In publisher's original cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, cloth is in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Minor chipping to the head and tail of the dust wrapper's spine and the folds of the flaps; otherwise in smart condition. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 841M2

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Detective fiction Craig Rice Evan Hunter Random House Mysteries Craig Rice None

Sax Rohmer

The Golden Scorpion

London, Methuen & Co. 1919. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this crime novel by Sax Rohmer, best known for his novels featuring master criminal Dr Fu Manchu. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Ink inscriptions to the front free end paper. A thrilling tale by prolific author Arthur Henry "Sarsfield" Ward (1883-1959), whose pseudonym was Sax Rohmer. The finest detectives of England and France search from London's underworld to the opium dens of Chinatown for the infamous 'Lair of the Scorpion' and a cunning master criminal. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with a little fading to the front board, and light shelf wear to both boards. Bumped to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally clean, with some spotting to the first and last few pages, and to the fore edge, affecting the occasional page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 857M4

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Sax Rohmer Crime Detective Crime Not Stated

Samuel Rosenberg

Naked Is the Best Disguise: The Death and Resurrection of Sherlock Holmes

London, Arlington Books, 1975. First edition. Cloth. A first edition by literary detective Samuel Rosenberg about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. "Mr Rosenberg's fresh and original appraisal of Doyle not only produces remarkable insights into Doyle but also enhances his own reputation." In a cloth binding with unclipped dustwrapper in Brodart wraps. Externally, very smart with just some minor shelfwear. Dustwrapper is very smart with some minor edgewear and handling marks only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with some minor age-toning. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: MOD2-E-12

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Samuel Rosenberg Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle None

John G. Rowe

The Nugget Library: &Apos;Tufty&Apos; & the Invisible Death (No. 305)

London, James Henderson & Sons. c1915 . First edition. Paperback. A very scarce edition from The Nugget Library, containing a gripping detective tale by John G. Rowe. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial wraps. Very scarce. No. 305 from The Nugget Library, a weekly magazine which ran for a total of three hundred and thirty issues in the early 1900s. It mainly featured adventure, historical and school-based tales. This particular issue is comprised of a detective story featuring 'Tufty' the detective, who sets about solving the mysterious case of the invisible death, a sinister poisonous gas which begins to cause havoc to those it encounters. Illustrated with monochrome sketches to accompany the text.With original advertisements to the endpapers. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial wraps. Externally, very good, with light soiling to the wraps and the odd crease. A small chip to the head of the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and a little age toned, with the occasional handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 903Q30

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: John G. Rowe detective fiction Tufty The Invisible Death detective fiction Not Stated

Lawrence Sanders

The Case of Lucy Bending

London, New English Library, 1983. Paperback. A very scarce uncorrected proof of this haunting and psychological crime novel about an eight year old girl, written by Lawrence Sanders. A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of this work. 'The Case of Lucy Bending' is a crime novel about an eight year old girl, Lucy. She shows the symptoms of child abuse, and as her psychiatrist tries to investigate further into her, he realises that she is not as innocent as she seems. Written by Lawrence Sanders, an American author. He is best known for his Edward X. Delaney series, which includes the novels 'The Anderson Tapes' and 'The First Deadly Sin&apos. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. Minor marks to the wraps. A couple of creases to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 674P32

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: the case of lucy bending lawrence sanders lucy florida lawrence sanders crime mystery None

Montagu Saunders

The Mystery in the Drood Family

Cambridge, The University Press, 1914 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this detailed discussion surrounding the conclusion of Charles Dickens' novel 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood&apos. The first edition. Bound in the publisher's original smart green cloth. This intriguing work surrounds the ending of Charles Dickens' unfinished novel, 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood&apos. Saunders wrote this book following a mock trial of John Jasper for Edwin Drood's murder, which was choreographed by the Dickens Fellowship at the start of 1914. This entertaining mock trial involved George Bernard Shaw and G. K. Chesterton participating as foreman and judge in order to solve the mystery once and for all. Written by Montagu Saunders. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Externally, excellent, with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark. Scattered spotting to endpapers, with an ink inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 903Q15

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Edwin Drood Montagu Saunders Charles Dickens the mystery of edwin drood Montagu Saunders None

Dorothy Sayers

Clouds of Witness

London, Victor Gollancz, 1935. Cloth. First 2/6 edition of this famous mystery novel by Dorothy Sayers. Second novel in the 'Lord Peter Wimsey' series by Dorothy Sayers, investigating the murder of Wimsey's sister's fiancé. The first 2/6 edition, true first published in 1926. With a Preface featuring a short biography of Lord Wimsey, communicated by his uncle Paul Austin Delagardie. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally with shelf wear, back strip faded, damp marks to boards. Previous ownership ink inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean with some age toning, as usual with the type of paper used. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 850A24

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: dorothy sayers mystery novels uncommon edition mystery novels None

Dorothy L. Sayers; Michael Innes; Edmund Crispin

The Gollancz Detective Omnibus

London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1951. Cloth. A collection of three detective novels by Dorothy Sayers, Michael Innes and Edmund Crispin, complete in a yellow Gollancz dust wrapper. Featuring 'The Moving Toyshop' by Edmund Crispin, 'Unnatural Death' by Dorothy L. Sayers, and 'Appleby's End' by Michael Innes.Dorothy Leigh Sayers (1893-1957) was a prolific English writer remembered for her crime fiction, in particular her novels and short stories featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, an aristocrat and sleuth. Michael Innes was the pseudonym for John Innes Mackintosh Stewart (1906-1994), a Scottish novelist best known for his crime fiction, including his series featuring fictional detective Sir John Appleby.Edmund Crispin was the pseudonym of Robert Bruce Montgomery (1921-1978), an English crime writer remembered for his Gervase Fen novels, as well as his musical work, which including writing the scores for the early 'Carry On' films.In a Gollancz Yellow unclipped dust wrapper.Complete with a sketch plan of Oxford and a family tree. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart, with just a little bumping to the extremities. Dust wrapper is sunned to the spine, which is bumped to the head and tail, and there are a few small tears to the front cover. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a touch age-toned, but otherwise clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 766R10

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Detective Fiction Gollancz Dorothy Sayers Michael Innes Gollancz None

Dorothy L Sayers

The Nine Tailors

London, Victor Gollancz, 1934. First edition. Cloth. A scarce first edition of one of Sayers' most loved novels, featuring her protagonist, Lord Peter Wimsey. The first edition, first impression. Lacking the very scarce original dust wrapper. The Nine Tailors is the ninth novel to feature Lord Peter Wimsey and is set in the Lincolnshire Fens, with the story concerning a group of bell-ringers at the local parish church. Widely considered her best work, Sayers can perhaps be forgiven for the minor criticism regarding her inaccurate campanology details. Sayers was a prolific author of crime fiction during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, and one of the 'Queens of Crime', alongside notable others such as Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh. A smart copy of Sayers' finest literary achievement. In the original black cloth binding. Externally smart with slight rubbing to the boards. Lifting to backstrip. Slight bumping to the extremities. Contemporary ink inscription to front free endpaper. Hinges slightly strained but firm. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. with just marginal age toning due to paper used. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 830K20

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Dorothy Sayers Crime Fiction Agatha Christie Crime Fiction None

Dorothy Sayers

Whose Body?

London, Victor Gollancz, 1949. Cloth. Cheap edition of this Dorothy Sayers's mystery novel, the eleventh impression. Dorothy Sayers's debut novel, introducing the character of Lord Peter Wimsey. First published in 1923, this is the eleventh impression. Complete with unclipped dust wrapper. Dorothy Sayers was an English crime writer and poet, known for her mysteries and  short stories set during the interwar periods and featuring aristocrat and amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear only, minor damp mark to head and tail of spine. Dust wrapper sound with shelf wear, minor loss to head of spine, chipped to tail, wraps sunned. Previous ownership inscription to front free endpaper, undated. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good.

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Boeknummer: 845A3

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: dorothy sayers dust wrapper whose body dust wrapper None

Georges Simenon

The Magician and the Venice Train

London, Hamish Hamilton, 1974 . First edition. Cloth. Two first English language translations of detective fiction novels by Belgian writer Georges Simenon. The first UK editions, first impressions of two novels from prolific Belgian writer Georges Simenon, creator of the fictional detective Jules Maigret.'The Magician', first published in the original French in 1953, is present here in the 1974 first UK edition, translated by Helen Sebba. In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.'The Venice Train', first published in the original French in 1961, is present here in the 1974 first UK edition, translated by Alastair Hamilton. In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth bindings, with dust wrappers. 'The Magician' unclipped, 'Venice Train' clipped. Externally, fine. Dust wrappers in excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 842F1

Catalogus: Detective Fiction

Trefwoorden: Georges Simenon Jules Maigret the magician the venice train Jules Maigret None