Cornelia Bonsack (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition - Stated. Signed by Author "Best Wishes, Cornelia Bonsack." First Edition, stated. Burgundy hardcover with gilt lettering to spine in Very Good condition. Unclipped DJ Good with chips to corners and spine ends and taped tear to lower front corner. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 1st edition. Fine in fine dust jacket, not price clipped, in protective mylar cover. The 2nd Amber family tile. Mountain-climbing expedition. Book.

A scarce mystery novel following the eccentric Amber family on an improbable Himalayan adventure sparked by an unusual bequest. Blending light satire with adventure and family intrigue, Bonsack's narrative moves from domestic comedy into farcical international escapades involving mountaineering mishaps, political entanglements, and a cast of quirky recurring characters. This title is a sequel to The Parody Murder Case and reflects the tradition of late-20th-century vanity press fiction - often printed in small runs and seldom widely distributed. This copy appears Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. Book is clean and tightly bound with sharp corners and no ownership marks; pages are fresh with only faint, typical toning. Dust jacket retains original $13.95 price, with light edge wear, minor rubbing, and slight toning to rear panel; no major tears or loss. An attractive, well-preserved example. First edition confirmed by 'First Edition' statement and full number line on copyright page. Published by Vantage Press, New York. Note: Acquired as part of a small group of copies sourced locally from the author's home region; condition and uniformity suggest possible uncirculated or retained author inventory, though not formally documented. Cornelia Heisler Bonsack (1922-2003) was an American author based in the Washington, D.C. area, with ties to New York's Adirondack region. Her work centers on light mystery and comedic fiction, particularly featuring the recurring Amber family.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Cornelia Bonsack, The Parody Murder Case. New York: Vantage Press, Inc., 1987. Stated First Edition. Hardcover with original dust jacket. A lively and unconventional mystery, this novel blends classic detective fiction with satire, centering on the discovery of a frozen body and the ensuing investigation among a cast of eccentric, often humorous characters. Set between Washington, D.C., and upstate New York, the book offers a playful take on traditional whodunit tropes, appealing to readers who enjoy both mystery and parody. This copy is in Near Fine condition in a Very Good+ dust jacket. The burgundy cloth boards are clean and sharp with minimal signs of handling, and the binding remains tight and square. The text block shows moderate foxing along the edges, as seen, but the interior pages are clean and unmarked. The dust jacket is unclipped (priced $11.95) and presents well, with light edge wear, mild rubbing, and minor creasing, along with faint toning to the rear panel. The copyright page states 'First Edition' with a 1987 date and no number line, consistent with Vantage Press publishing practices, confirming this as the first printing. Vantage Press was a well-known American vanity press of the mid-to-late 20th century, typically issuing limited print runs; as such, first editions like this - especially in hardcover with dust jacket - can be comparatively scarce. Acquired in the Washington, D.C. area, where multiple copies of this title surfaced simultaneously - suggesting possible origin from the author's retained personal stock or estate.' Cornelia Bonsack (1922-2003) was an American author based in the Washington, D.C. area, with a professional background in law and government service. Educated in New York and later active in legal circles, she brought a keen observational wit to her writing. The Parody Murder Case reflects her interest in character-driven storytelling and her playful engagement with the conventions of mystery fiction.

Hardcover. Condition: Collectible-Very Good.

Condition: acceptable. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.