Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1938
Seller: Lycanthia Rare Books, Newark, NOTTS, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 367.96
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First UK edition. First UK edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 7s6d. The first UK edition of this weird tale by American author and educationalist Shellabarger. The Montenera Inn is an old tavern with an evil reputation. When the indomitable Mrs. Lee leases it to support her family, she tells neighbors that she isn't interested in nonsense of that sort. However, when faced with a mysterious theft and attempted murder, she has to wonder if the inn's reputation is justified. Cloth slightly sunned at spine, some marking; jacket with some wear and tear, spine with some marking. Book.
Published by Hutchinson, London, 1930
Seller: Lycanthia Rare Books, Newark, NOTTS, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 504.25
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition. First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, price-clipped. Inspector Rae Norse investigates the murder of a controversial judge in a Southern American setting where voodoo practices create an atmosphere of menace. Contemporary ownership inscription to front free endpaper; jacket price-clipped, some wear, section of loss from head of spine. Book.