Dexter (Colin) Service of All the Dead, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to his mother, 1979

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Dexter (Colin) Service of All the Dead, first edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to his mother, "For my mother - to whom I owe whatever talent I may have as a writer. Colin Dexter oct. 79." on the front free endpaper, original blue cloth, upper page edges foxed, touch of pushing to the heel and crown. Dust jacket, shows light toning to the spine and edges, Macmillan, 8vo 1979 *** Provenance: Consigned to us directly from Dexter's family

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