The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope
Grafton, C. W.
Sold by Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since October 19, 2005
Used - Hardcover
Condition: Used - Near fine
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Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since October 19, 2005
Condition: Used - Near fine
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketWinner 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 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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