Crime by Gask (12 results)

Pictorial Wrappers. Condition: As New. First Edition. 1st. Ed. Trade paperback, Wakefield Crime Classic #5. Afterword by series eds. Michael Tolley & Peter Moss. (originally published 1924). No US edition. AS NEW. "Anyone with money is a god, anywhere. Here, you may be the biggest, vilest, ugliest, most diseased blackguard in the state, but if there's cash behind you, you're respected." John Archibald Cups is a bitter young man. Falsely accused of embezzlement by his banking employers, he's turned against respectable Adelaide, where the hypocrisy of the racecourse rules. Protected by his false face, false identities, and false fortune, he's racing to out-jockey the hounds of the law. "The Secret of the Garden" is a reckless outlaw's tale, and another great addition to the Wakefield Crime Classics series. Singleton, Cameron (illustrator). Book. …

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. orange cloth with black lettering, some very light wear to the top and bottom edge of the spine, 312 pages, third printing, the book is not dated.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Gask, Arthur, Gentlemen of Crime, Macaulay, NY, 1933, first edition / first printing, very good in an edge worn and chipped on the spine edges and edges dust jacket.

New York, The Macaulay Company, 1933, 1st ed., (2),317 pag., original brown cloth stamped in red (without dustjacket).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First U.S. Edition. Interesting item in that it has a Roy Publishers dust jacket with corresponding information at title page but the book itself is bound in Herbert Jenkins boards with the Jenkins design at rear cover. Top of page edges spotted else near fine in dust jacket, not price clipped, $2.75 price intact, now in protective mylar cover. Small piece out at head of spine almost removing the first Crime inthe title, Light wear to edges, and lightly soiled. A dramatic story of crime and detection featuring once more one of the most notable characters in modern crime fiction -- Inspector Gilbert Larose. This was Gask's final book. Book.…

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO30025104: 1946. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Tâchée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 188 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 840.091-XX ème siècle.

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO20044759: Non daté. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. partiel. décollorée, Manque en coiffe de pied, Intérieur bon état. 188 pages. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne.

Condition: Very good. First edition. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced 9/-. A dramatic story of crime and detection featuring series character Inspector Gilbert Larose. Book VG; jacket with some edge wear and light rubbing minor marking. A dramatic story of crime and detection featuring series character Inspector Gilbert Larose. Book.…

Second printing of the 1932 first edition. Publisher's original orange cloth with black titles to the upper board and spine, in the N. Tyler (for KB Studio) illustrated dustwrapper. A very good copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth bright and fresh. The contents, with a previous owner's bookplate and shelf number to the front pastedown and ownership name and acquisition date to the top of the title page, are otherwise clean throughout. Complete with the lightly rubbed and nicked dustwrapper that has a large closed tear to the bottom edge of the rear panel and some small chips to the fold corners. With the [first printing] printed price of 7/6 net to spine, covered with the publisher's 2/6 net label over the top. The sixth Gilbert Larose detective novel. (Hubin). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A single, chilling scream pierces the fog-laden night, shattering the calm of a quiet English town and setting in motion a murder investigation that will test the mettle of even the most seasoned detective. Shadows cling to every corner as secrets fester beneath the veneer of gentility, drawing readers into a world where every conversation holds a double meaning and every gesture may conceal a sinister intent. Set in the early twentieth century, this suspenseful whodunit weaves a web of intrigue and deception, pitting a gentleman detective against a criminal mastermind whose cunning threatens to outpace justice itself. With its measured pacing and intricate plotting, the novel captures the very essence of a golden age mystery. The atmosphere is thick with tension, as motives unravel and alliances shift, offering the kind of immersive experience that defines the best detective mystery fiction. The story's British sensibility is palpable, yet the influence of its Australian author brings a fresh perspective to the familiar landscape of vintage crime novels. Each character is drawn with care, their ambitions and fears rendered in sharp relief against the backdrop of a society in flux. The narrative's elegance lies in its restraint, inviting readers to puzzle over clues and false leads, savouring the slow reveal of truth amid layers of suspicion.This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are a devoted fan of crime fiction classics or a collector seeking a distinguished addition to your library, this enduring tale of murder, suspense, and the relentless pursuit of justice stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of gentleman detective fiction. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Gentlemen of Crime | Arthur Gask | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Alpha Edition | EAN 9789375365297 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.