A Full Set of Inspector Morse UK First Editions all either Signed or Inscribed by the late Colin Dexter one of the most pre-eminent detective fiction authors of the second half of the twentieth century. All are correct first editions published in London

Dexter, Colin

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Last Bus to Woodstock (Macmillan 1975). First UK Edition. Pages browned (as usual) due to the poor quality of paper stock used otherwise a near fine copy in a near fine price-clipped dustwrapper. The book is inscribed by the Author to the title page: "A valuable work, Isaac!/ (Aka 'Ten Miles to Woodstock')/ Colin Dexter/ (Oxford). "Ten Miles to Woodstock" refers to the title for this novel that Colin originally proposed. This title was used in the proof copies but was changed (against Colin s wishes) before the book went into production. One of the most sought-after novels of the last 40 years or so. Last Seen Wearing (Macmillan 1976). First UK Edition. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Publisher's light blue boards with black spine lettering. Page edges just beginning to tan otherwise a near fine copy in like D/W with a 1 cm closed tear at the bottom left hand corner of the front cover. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "Best wishes, Alf! And thank you/ so much for your support/ Colin Dexter Oct' 84". A nice copy. The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn (Macmillan 1977). First UK Edition. Signed without date or dedication by Dexter to the title page. Some very light page toning otherwise VG+ in like dustwrapper which is a little age toned to the edges. Flat Signed by the Author on the title page. Service of All the Dead (Macmillan 1979). First UK Edition. A near fine copy in like dustwrapper with just a hint of spine fade. Flat Signed by the Author on the title page. The Dead of Jericho (Macmillan 1981). First UK Edition. A near fine copy (the lightest of foxing to the page block edges) in a very nearly fine dustwrapper with very light toning to the cream portions of the D/W. Flat Signed by the Author on the title page. The Riddle of the Third Mile (Macmillan 1983). First UK Edition. Light toning to the page block (due to the poor quality of paper used) otherwise a near fine copy in like dustwrapper. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "for John -/ It was good to see you in Murder One!/ Colin Dexter". The Secret of Annexe Three (Macmillan 1986). First UK Edition. Light toning to the page block (due to the poor quality of paper used) otherwise a fine copy in like dustwrapper. Flat Signed by the Author on the title page. The Wench is Dead (Macmillan 1989). First UK Edition. A fine (or better) copy in like dustwrapper. Flat Signed by the Author on the title page. The Jewel That Was Ours (Macmillan 1991). First UK Edition. A near fine copy in like dustwrapper. Inscribed by the Author on the title page:"For Muriel -/ Bless you for your support! And/ my very best wishes to you always./ Colin Dexter". The Way Through the Woods (Macmillan 1992). First UK Edition. Just the merest hint of toning to the page block otherwise a fine copy in like dustwrapper. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "For John -/ Bless you for your support! And/ every good wish/ Colin Dexter" Morse's Greatest Mystery (Macmillan 1993). First UK Edition. Just the merest hint of toning to the page block otherwise a fine copy in like dustwrapper. Flat Signed by the Author on the title page. The Inside Story (Specially Commissioned by American Express Travellers Cheques and Published in association with Pan Macmillan Limited 1993). A Paper Back Original ("PBO") (issued without a D/W). A fine copy. Flat Signed by the Author on the title page. Neighbourhood Watch (Hartley Moorhouse/Geir Moe Sorenson 1993). Limited Edition. Copy # 11 of 50 copies printed on Zerkall mould-made paper and sewn into Murillo card covers and slipcased with an additional illustration. A Softback Production (issued without a dustwrapper). The total print run of the 3 different issues of Neighbourhood Watch was 226 copies. Flat Signed by the Author on the front cover. Rare. The Daughters of Cain (Macmillan 1994). First UK Edition. A fine copy in like dustwrapper. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "For James/ Colin Dexter" As Good as Gold and Other Stories including M.

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• Title: A Full Set of Inspector Morse UK First Editions all either Signed or Inscribed by the late Colin Dexter one of the most pre-eminent detective fiction authors of the second half of the twentieth century. All are correct first editions published in London
• Publisher: London
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author