- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: MURDER BY THE BOOK, Warwick, RI, U.S.A.MURDER BY THE BOOK
AbeBooks seller since April 23, 1997
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 55.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
First US edition, so stated. Light shelf-wear at edges else near fine in near fine dust jacket, lightly rubbed at spine edges, darkened at folds and at spine, not price clipped, [ $2.75 price intact], in protective mylar cover. [Insp. (Supt.) Hazlerigg; London]. the gradual discovery by Mr. Wetherall that even a number of years after the end of World War II there is a flourishing black market in London for rationed food and other items, most of them stolen by one gang or another and then "redistributed" for their profit to restaurateurs and catering services. The gangs responsible for these activities are directed by a well-concealed master criminal and all of them are totally ruthless when it comes to protecting their identities. Mr. Wetherall becomes more and more aware of the black marketing from dealing with both some of his youthful students and with his staff and their relatives. As he gets caught up in their developments, threats and warnings are increasingly directed at him. A deeply stubborn streak that refuses to let him be unfairly pushed around, as well as his innate sense of fair play, keep him getting further and further involved. At first he seeks allies from a powerful newspaper editor and then, at last, from Superintendent Hazlerigg. Wikipedia.…
Seller Inventory # 020667
Bibliographic details
- Title
- FEAR TO TREAD
- Author
- Gilbert, Michael
- Publisher
- Harper & Brothers, N.Y.
- Publication year
- 1953
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good-Near Fine
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- Mackay, Don
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- London, Mystery and Detective, XBX 27
MURDER BY THE BOOK
Warwick, RI, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since April 23, 1997
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.00 | US$ 17.00 |
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Store description
MURDER BY THE BOOK was opened in 1978. When in Rhode Island come by and stop in for a visit. We are less than 1/2 mile from the airport. HOURS: Appointment Only
Specialty
British Imports, Collectibles, Reading copies, Hardcovers & Paperbacks, Limited Editions, Spy, Thrillers, Detective, MysterySeller's business information
MURDER BY THE BOOK
RI, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
All items subject to prior sale. All prices subject to change.
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