Black Box Murder (27 results)
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Published by Mercury Publications, Inc Joseph W Ferman, New York, NY, 1956
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Add to basketTrade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol 28 # 2, whole # 153 of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, August 1956. Text cover. Contains stories by Orson Welles (Diplomatic Crisis), Paul W. Fairman (The Hills Cried Murder), Nedra Tyre (Tour de Couleur), Jack London (King of the Lepers), Ben Hecht (The Tired Horse), Mignon G Eberhart (Date to Die), Melville Davisson Post (The Great Game), Daniel Nathan (Frederic Dannay/Ellery Queen - The Boy and the Money Box), Michael Innes (The Cellini Saltcellar), Roy Vickers (William Edward Vickers - A Toy for Jiffy), William Lindsay Gresham (Don't Believe a Word She Says), and others. Light wear at the edges. Light soiling along the spine of the rear cover. Small closed tear to the bottom right spine hinge. Light browning to the pages. A very good copy.…

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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions 3/1/2011, 2011
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Black-Box Murder. by the Man Who Discovered the Murderer. [By J. M. W. Van Der Poorten Schwartz.]. Book.

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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions 2011-03, 2011
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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Language: English
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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions Mär 2011, 2011
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - bTitle:/b The Black-Box Murder. By the man who discovered the murderer. [By J. M. W. van der Poorten Schwartz.]br/br/bPublisher:/b British Library, Historical Print Editionsbr/br/The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.br/br/The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. br/br/++++br/The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification:br/++++br/br/b/b British Librarybr/b/b Anonymous; Schwartz, Joost Marius Willem van der Poorten; br/b/b 1889.br/b/b vi. 284 p. ; 8º.br/b/b 012632.i.26.br/.…

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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Language: English
Published by H.M. Caldwell
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. The Black Box Murder is a detective novel written by Maarten Maartens (the pen name of Dutch author Jozua Marius Willem van der Poorten Schwartz). While it was first published anonymously by Remington & Co. in London in 1889, this edition was published in the United States by H. M. Caldwell Co. around 1890.…

Published by Bernhard Tauchnitz., 1890
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Add to baskettapa dura. Condition: Bien. Literatura.(82) Bernhard Tauchnitz. Leipzig. 1890. 15 cm. 290 p. Encuadernación en tapa dura artesanal hol. puntas en piel, nervios con guardas en papel decorado. Idioma ingles . Cubierta deslucida. Contiene sello ex-libris. (=3399095=) 44C.
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Published by Remington & Co, UK, 1889
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Black Box Murder by Maarten Maartens First Edition Remington & Co 1889. London. No previous owner's name inscriptions, contents and edges free of any foxing or toning. A VG copy. Pictorial covers without rubbing and binding still firm.
More imagesPublished by Leipzig: Bernhard Tauchnitz. (Collection of British Authors Vol. 2645) 1890, 1890
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Add to basketSeries title. Contemp. full maroon cloth, spine lettered in gilt; extremities v. sl. rubbed. A nice copy. Not in Glover & Greene. Hubin p. 9, who notes its attribution to Maartens but lists it as anonymous. First published by Remington in 1889. Told from the perspective of a former private detective, he recounts a mysterious murder he investigated that never gained the attention of the press. Maarten Maartens was the pen name of Dutch author Jozua Marius Willem van der Poorten Schwartz, 1859-1915, who wrote almost exclusively in English. This is thought to be his first novel - and one of the first detective novels by a Dutch author (albeit written in English).…

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Language: English
Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Language: English
Published by British Library, Historical Print Editions, 2011
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1890. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 310, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 310.…
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1890. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 325, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 325 325.…
More imagesPublished by Recreasoft, Paris, 2026
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Add to basketSoftcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 301 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1890. A mystery novel by Maarten Maartens, first published in 1890, centered on a murder investigation and the clues hidden within a black box. This work reflects late nineteenth-century fiction and will interest readers of classic detective and sensational literature, as well as collectors of Maartens' fiction. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1890. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 302, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 302 302.…
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Add to basketFull Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1890] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 310, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 310.…
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1890. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 300, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 300 300.…