Published by Collins White Circle Pocket Edition., Canada, 1949
Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: GOOD+. Line Drawn Cover Art. (illustrator). First Paperback Ed. & 1st Printing!. 192 pages. *** " Norman Conquest - killer! The fact that the deceased is a double-dyed skunk does not make Conquest's position any less precarious.The Gay Desperado has been in many a tight corner before, but never one quite so tight as this.It takes all the efforts of his pretty young wife, Pixie, aided by Superintendent Williams - Sweet Williams to you - to hoist him out the soup.A miniature earthquake in Mayfair involving the sticky end of Double-Dyed Skunk No.2 and lots of high-pressure action lead to the breathless sort of climax for which Mr. Gray is justly popular. " >>Creasing to covers; 1/2 " paper tear to front cover at paper spine; 1" x 1/4" piece missing from left edge of backcover; minor backcover staining; Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book.
Published by Collins White Cirle 383, Canada, 1949
Seller: John Thompson, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Good- Very Good. 1st Printing. Solid with a two inch corner crease on the front cover, color fading on the spine, and the covers show light wear. The previous owner's name is on the first inside page.
Published by Collins, 1947
Seller: Aucott & Thomas, Ibstock, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 12.43
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Very clean hardback in publishers binding of purple cloth with silver titles, a little sunned at the spine. 192 pages.
8vo. 192pp. Original purple boards in slightly chipped dustwrapper. Slight offsetting on free endpages and previous owner's sticker on front free endpaper. A very good copy. First edition.
Language: English
Published by COLLINS., LONDON., 1947
Seller: Baggins Books and Collectables, Market Harborough, LEICE, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 62.17
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very good copy ion its original dust wrapper. 192 tanned pages with scattered foxing throughout. no inscriptions or loss. Outer maroon boards are unmarked and universal in colour throughout. The dust jacket has a small loss at the base of the spine and a chip at the top.Covers a bit dusty .Includes the business card of Anthony Lejeune loosely laid in.
US$ 55.27
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. An about Fine copy of the first edition in a Very Good++ dust jacket, with a tiny chip and closed tear at top of spine; nevertheless, a lovely jacket.
Published by Collins, London, 1947
Seller: Karol Krysik Books ABAC/ILAB, IOBA, PBFA, Toronto, ON, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. Purple cloth with silver lettering. Bump to the spine foot, ink name and date to the front endpaper and the text block edges lightly foxed. Dust jacket a little darkened and scuffed around the edges and rear panel, chipped at the bottom corners, with light chipping to the spine ends.
Published by Collins, London, 1947
Seller: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 61.08
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basket1st ed. Dust jacket not price-clipped but slightly worn at edges with tiny loss at top corner of front panel. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dustjacket Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dustjacket.