Franklin Cente, PA: The Franklin Library, 1989. First Printing, First Edition Thus. . Hardcover. Fine/Issued Without Jacket. The Franklin Library's collectors' edition of this Gardner mystery, originally published in 1937. Known worldwide for his legendary defense attorney, Perry Mason, Gardner also wrote nine novels featuring Doug Selby, Madison County, CA, district attorney. This book, with Selby leading the investigation into the mysterious death of a clergyman, was the first in the series. Issued without a dustjacket the covers and spine are decorated with an abstract design in gold; the edges of the text are silver-gilded. Both covers and text are clean, tight, square, with no chipping, tearing or significant flaws.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004015
Title: THE D.A. CALLS IT MURDER
Author: Gardner, Erle Stanley
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Issued Without Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Printing, First Edition Thus.
Publisher: The Franklin Library
Place of Publication: Franklin Cente, PA
Date Published: 1989
Keywords: MYSTERY, LEGAL THRILLER, FIRST EDITION, CALIFORNIA, CRIME,
Bookseller catalogs: Mystery; Thriller; California;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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