And Death Came Too, Anthony Gilbert — 1st Edition
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First edition
Publication: London, Collins, 1956 Formatting: 8vo, pp. 196. Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains strong structural integrity, firmly bound in bright, unblemished red cloth with sharply defined black lettering to the spine, and remains free of significant shelf-wear or bumping to the corners. The primary condition flaw is moderate foxing and spotting to the text block edges, most noticeably along the fore-edge and bottom edge, which is a common sign of storage and aging for this paper stock, though internally the pages remain clean, tidy, and free of major marks or inscriptions. The original dust jacket is fully intact and unclipped, retaining the "10s. 6d. net" price on the front flap; it shows only minor signs of careful handling, including light rubbing to the extremities, very faint chipping at the spine ends, and mild surface toning to the lighter rear panel, while the striking front panel artwork remains highly presentable beneath a protective sleeve. Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition of Anthony Gilbert's classic Golden Age-style mystery. "Anthony Gilbert" was the primary pseudonym of Lucy Beatrice Malleson [1899–1973], a highly prolific English crime writer and a prominent member of the prestigious Detection Club. This volume features her enduring and most famous series detective, the unorthodox and decidedly ungentlemanly Arthur Crook. First editions of Malleson’s mid-century Crime Club novels have become increasingly scarce on the open market, p
- Publisher: Collins
- Year: 1956
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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