Winner of the Mary Roberts Rinehart Mystery contest, 1943. Ttight and square. Sharp tips. Author was the father of Sue Grafton. Purchased from her estate. From the Library of Sue Grafton label on front pastedown. Provenance can be provided. I am reading this as I catalogue it and it clearly had an impact on his daughters writing. There is much that she used in her mystery series. Jacket has chipping at spine ends and wear along front fold but little paper loss. In mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope

Publisher

Triangle Books, Philadelphia

Publication Date

1944

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Thus.

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Timothy Norlen Bookseller - 719 Alston Rd, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93108 (805)565-3776 (8am - 6pm)Pacific Time Internet and Mail Order only. I am a lifelong collector of books. I currently own approximately 11,000 hardcover books in collectible condition. I do not sell books that are in Poor condition. I specialize primarily in American literature but I collect and sell Western Americana, Film, Music and Crime fiction in some quantity. Approximately 1,400 of these books are signed by the author.

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Timothy Norlen Bookseller
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Shipping and Handling within US: $6.00 1st book, $1.80 each additional book USPS Media Mail. Priority Mail for most books is $15.00. Please specify before ordering if desired. Books sent out within 24-48 hours upon receipt of payment or notification of a paid order. Timothy Norlen Bookseller, 719 Alston Road, Santa Barbara Ca. 93108. 805 565-3776. tnorlen@cox.net

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