The King of the Rainy Country (First Edition, presentation copy inscribed by Nicolas Freeling to Frederic Dannay, with a manuscript note and Typed Letter Signed from Joan Kahn laid in)

Nicolas Freeling

Published by Harper and Row, New York, 1966

About this Item

First Edition. Presentation Copy belonging to mystery writer Frederic Dannay (better known as one half of Ellery Queen), given to Dannay from Freeling by way of fellow writer and editor Joan Kahn. INSCRIBED to Dannay in 1967 by Freeling on the half-title page: "With sincere good wishes / Nicolas Freeling / New York April '67." Brief note from Kahn paper-clipped to the front endpaper, executed on a calling card and stating, "Nicolas Freeling thought you might like to have this. He's an admirer and was so pleased to meet you." Additionally laid in with the book is a longer Typed Letter Signed on Harper and Row letterhead, from Kahn to Dannay, dated May 16, 1967, thanking Dannay for a letter and providing Freeling's address in France. A charming trail of associations. The sixth book in the Van der Valk series, winner of the 1966 Edgar Award for Best Novel. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.

Seller Inventory # 169731

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The King of the Rainy Country (First Edition, presentation copy inscribed by Nicolas Freeling to Frederic Dannay, with a manuscript note and Typed Letter Signed from Joan Kahn laid in)
• Publisher: Harper and Row, New York
• Publication Date: 1966
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: dj
• Signed: Signed
• Seller catalogs:
  • Mystery and Crime
  • Edgar Award
  • Association Copy