Key To The Morgue ( Original Dustwrapper Artwork )
Published by Collins ( Collins Mystery ), UK, 1958
- First Edition
- Used




Seller: Cheltenham Rare Books, Cheltenham, United KingdomCheltenham Rare Books
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The ORIGINAL, hand-painted dustwrapper artwork by William Randell for the Collins Mystery title, Key To The Morgue. The book, by Hartley Howard, was later to be published in 1957. This piece is hand-painted and measures 195 mm x 158 mm, mounted on a light white board. The margins of the white board include pencilled instructions to the printer, with further instructions and details on a pink slip pasted to the back. The piece has been SIGNED by William Randell. Unique. Frame for illustrative purposes - but can be sold separately. Paypal accepted.
Seller Inventory # 009482
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Key To The Morgue ( Original Dustwrapper Artwork )
- Author
- Howard, Hartley
- Publisher
- Collins ( Collins Mystery ), UK
- Publication year
- 1958
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Illustrator(s)
- Binding
- Original Artwork
- Illustrator
- Randell, William
- Edition
- First Edition
Cheltenham Rare Books
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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Mark Skipper, the owner of Cheltenham Rare Books, has dealt in rare & fine books since 1986. We specialise in, & have extensive collections of, modern first editions, literature & crime, fine bindings, illustrated & private press books, with an emphasis on superior condition. PBFA Member.
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Cheltenham Rare Books
United Kingdom
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