DEATH IS THE HOST.
by LARIAR, Lawrence, 1908-1981 :
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York : Red Circle Magazines, (1943). First edition under this title. The well-known cartoonist with his first murder mystery - comic-book artist accompanies a friend to a weekend party with an odd group of people - a secretary who could not type, a reformed gangster, a teetotal tobacco magnate, a libellous reporter, etc. Originally published by Phoenix Press as "Death Paints a Picture" earlier that same year. Red Circle Crime Novel Selection (CNS) 6. Post 8vo (20cm). 128pp. Pictorial title-page. Original pictorial stapled wrappers; spine a little worn and lightly sunned, with a slight split; wrappers rubbed and creased; text lightly tanned and a little loose; some minor nicks and creases; a serviceable copy. Just three copies located in major libraries. Contemporary ownership inscription of T. Rogers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ash Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41700
- Title
- DEATH IS THE HOST.
- Author
- LARIAR, Lawrence, 1908-1981 :
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York : Red Circle Magazines, (1943).
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- American Literature, Fiction, Pulp Fiction, Crime
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ash Rare Books
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London
About Ash Rare Books
Ash Rare Books. Founded in 1946 and long one of London's more interesting small book businesses. Owned and run by Laurence Worms, former President of the ABA.
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