New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, [1940]. First edition. A very good copy with some mild rubbing to edges in a very good dust jacket, with some edge wear and rubbing, minor loss at corners and spine ends. (11813). Octavo, cloth. Anthology of detective stories by some of the great English authors. Includes works by E.C. Bentley (Philip Trent), Agatha Christie (Poirot), Dorothy Sayers (Lord Peter Wimsey) John Rhode (Dr. Priestley) and others. Each story has a brief introduction about the author and the story.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11813
Title: THE BOYS' SECOND BOOK OF GREAT DETECTIVE STORIES
Author: Haycraft, Howard (ed.)
Book Condition: Used - A very good copy with some mild rubbing to edges in a very good dust jacket, with some edge wear and rubbing, minor loss at corn
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Brothers Publishers
Place of Publication: New York and London
Date Published: [1940]
Keywords: Anthology . Mystery

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