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Published by Viking Penguin, New York, 1995
ISBN 10: 067086207XISBN 13: 9780670862078
Seller: H. W. Gumaer, Bookseller, Canandaigua, NY, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. The third novel in Ross' award-winning historical mystery series featuring Regency-era, English dandy, Julian Kestrel, whose rapier-sharp mind belies his reputation as a Beau Brummel. This time Kestrel investigates the bludgeoning murder of a man who had it all: youth, charm, talent and money. First edition, first printing (as stated, with complete number line). About 5 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches, 382 pages in tan paper-covered boards with black backstrip and gold lettering on spine. Front panel of dustjacket shows illustration featuring a man's bloody hand and a blood-stained poker Back panel contains blurbs praising the first two of Ross' mysteries. Boards and text show a slight spine lean and bottom edge of text is marked: "X 1/15." No other noticeable flaws or damage. Complete, clean and o/w unmarked. Not ex-library. No chipping, tearing or bumped corners. Dustjacket shows only minimal surface and edge wear. No tearing or creasing. Not price-clipped. Since her death at 42, first edition copies of her works have become increasingly scarce.
Published by Viking Penguin, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0670848476ISBN 13: 9780670848478
Seller: H. W. Gumaer, Bookseller, Canandaigua, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing. The late author's first novel and the first in her mystery series set in 1820's England featuring Julian Kestrel, London dandy and amateur sleuth. A fine, collectable copy in like dustjacket.