Murder in the Rue Royale, and Further Exploits of the Chevalier Dupin

A signed presentation copy of the second impression of this collection of detective stories by Michael Harrison. A vanishingly scarce edition, with two inscriptions from the author to the front free endpaper.The first inscription, dated 1976, reads 'For George Locker, with the best wishes of the author.The second edition reads 'Stacey, the first edition had been completely taken up when the firm went into liquidation, leaving the second printing (of which this volume is the) to be remaindered as Receivers' stock'. This inscription may be addressed to the publisher himself, Tom Stacey.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.An excellent collection of short stories about C. Auguste Dupin, the detective created by Edgar Allan Poe. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with light edge wear to back strip head and tail. Ink inscription to price at front flyleaf. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine.…