Past Finding Out by Patch Dan E L (17 results)
Published by Pinebrook Book Club, Pa, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Bramble Ridge Books, Frankewing, TN, U.S.A.Bramble Ridge Books
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Good. Book Club. This copy has colorful endpapers and a name crossed out on the first page. The author was the Chief of Police in Highland Park Michigan.
Published by Bica Press, Chicago, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.Easy Chair Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. 2nd printing. Some soiling and wear to the covers; broken front hinge; stamp inside; pages tanned; a reading copy of an old book. No jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 214329.
Published by Bica Press, Chicago, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Deja Vu Books, Poplar Grove, IL, U.S.A.Deja Vu Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 2nd. Red hardcover cloth binidng sun-faded at bottom, square and tight. illustrated endpapers. 320 pages, clean and tight interior. DJ tattered with chips and tears. A Christian youth novel written by the Chief of the Highland Park (Detroit) Michigan police. Youn…g Doctor Jack Thrillby steps out of the operating room to hear a millionaire's daughter is kidnapped - a woman Jack has more than a passing interest in. Events happen swiftly with mystery adventure and love. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by BICA Press, 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Frost Pocket Farm - IOBA, Fleetville, PA, U.S.A.Frost Pocket Farm - IOBA
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Hardcover. First edition, 2nd ptg. Hardcover, fine in a very good DJ. DJ age yellowed, rear panel scuffed, c. 1 inch irregularly shaped tear top edge front panel, several lesser nicks and chips, price clipped. B ook is tight, clean, almost crisp, probably never really read. A Christian mystery novel, written by a police chief fo…r young people.
Published by Bica Press Chicago 1941, 1941
- Hardcover
Seller: Table of Contents, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.Table of Contents
Contact seller5-star seller3rd Printing Hardbound Good. 12mo, 320, No DJ. General wear to covers.
Language: English
Published by Bica, Chicago, 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Mitchell Books, Hemet, CA, U.S.A.Mitchell Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Patch, Dan E.L., Past Finding Out, Bica, Chicago, 1939, first edition / first printing, a mystery listed in Hubin's Bibliography of Crime Fiction, a kidnapping, very good in a chipped and spine faded dust jacket.
Published by Moody Press, Chicago, IL, 1944
- Hardcover
Seller: Aamstar Bookshop / Hooked On Books, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.Aamstar Bookshop / Hooked On Books
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. FICTION-This regular size hardcover is VERY GOOD with mild edge wear and light page browning. DJ is GOOD with heavy chipping, mostly to the spine ends. Later printing. tan w/red & blue lettering 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Moody Press, Chicago, 1944
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: The Story Shop, Elwood, IN, U.S.A.The Story Shop
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Add to basketHardcover; Sixth Printing. Condition: Very Good. Very Good- dust. Small name label inside front cover, name and date on the endpaper. The dustjacket is now protected in a new, removable mylar sleeve. ; Small 8vo; 320 pages; Signed by Author.
Published by BICA Press 1939, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.Tacoma Book Center
Contact seller4-star sellerHardback. Reprint edition. Very Good condition book in a Good to Very Good condition dustjacket with minor rubs, tears and creases around its edges. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper, otherwise a Tight, sound, unmarked copy.
More imagesPublished by Bica Press, Chicago, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Peninsula Books, Traverse City, MI, U.S.A.Peninsula Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Second Printing. This mystery novel was written by the Chief of Police of Highland Park, MI who was also President of the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs and a sincere Christian. It is partially set in Waye County and Detroit. This was his first novel. Original… red cloth publisher's covers with black spine and cover lettering. There is a previous owner's Christmas inscription on the front free end paper dated 1939, else there are no bookplates or other markings in the book; a little dust spotting to the foredge. The dust jacket is worn, especially at the top and bottom at the spine, else it is still quite serviceable. Second printing was 2 months after the first. Ref: Beasecker 1095 ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 320 pages.
More imagesPublished by Bica Press, 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.Southampton Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, Second Printing (October 1939). Published by Bica Press, 1939. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. No dust jacket.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed c…arefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Published by Moody
- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Published by Moody, 1942
- Hardcover
Seller: The Story Shop, Elwood, IN, U.S.A.The Story Shop
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Very Good+ dust. The dustjacket is now protected in a new, removable archival sleeve. Sharp, clean, attractive vintage book and dustjacket. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" ; 320 pages.
Published by Bica Press: Chicago., 1939
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.John K King Used & Rare Books
Contact seller4-star seller8 x 5.5, orange cloth, 320 pp, covers a bit worn, extremities bumped and lightly fraying, hinges loose, pp browned else a good copy in darkened, worn dust jacket. FIRST ED (NAP), INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR, THEN POLICE CHIEF OF HIGHLAND PARK, MICHIGAN. ". . . Thrilling Novel for Christian Youth.".
Published by Bica Press, 1939
- Hardcover
Seller: Eyebrowse Books, MWABA, Dearborn, MI, U.S.A.Eyebrowse Books, MWABA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Hardcover, Signed by the Author and with related publishers ephemera, 2nd Printing Oct 1939 Bica Press 320 pages. Very Good+ in a VG+ DJ. Just a touch of shelf/edge wear to reddish/orange cloth boards with dark blue titles-corners sharp. Minor shelf/edge wear a…nd some dust soiling to unclipped DJ, spine of DJ has touch of darkening-DJ now in mylar. Signed gift inscription to previous owner by the author (dated 1940) and another name written on the inside front cover as well. All pages are bright, clean and crisp. Written by the Chief of Police for Highland Park, Michigan. Laid in is the actual promotional brochure (4 page fold-out) for the book from the publisher. Pamphlet is in Fine Condition. Very scarce title in this nice a condition, with a eye-catching DJ (scarce all by itself) not to mention the publishers pamphlet. Unusual and uncommon example of reaching out to youth through a crime story written by a Police Chief. LOC SSS-25.
Language: English
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 328. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1939 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 328.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1939. 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:- 328, 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. 328 328.
