The Baron at Large

Anthony Morton

Published by Sampson Low, London, 1939

About this Item

A scarce first edition of this crime thriller written by English writer John Creasey, under one of his many pseudonyms, Anthony Morton. A scarce first edition of the work in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Dated from copies found on JISC, held at The British Library.This work is sixth in the series of forty-six by Anthony Morton, which depict the adventures of The Baron, an ex-jewel thief and antiques dealer. The Baron, aka John Mannering, gets plunged into a world of danger as some precious jewels go missing. Anthony Morton is one of the twenty-eight pseudonyms of John Creasey, the English crime writer who wrote more than six hundred novels throughout his life. He was known for his many different series of fiction, being such a prolific and fast writer that he once claimed he could be locked in a glass box and write an entire novel before being let out. In original publisher's bright orange cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear. A slight mark to the tail of the spine. The odd handling mark to endpapers. Dust wrapper in good condition, with chipping to the extremities and the occasional closed tear. Part of the wrap lacking to the tail of the spine. Spotting and age toning to the rear and to the reverse of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Light age toning and the odd spot to pages. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # 871Q29

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Baron at Large

Publisher: Sampson Low, London

Publication Date: 1939

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book