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Encyclopedia of Mystery and Detection
by Steinbrunner, Chris and Otto Penzler [Editors]
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0070611211
- ISBN 13
- 9780070611214
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
Mcgraw-Hill, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. 9x7x1. Signed by Editor. Mcgraw-Hill, 1976; no additional printings indicated; [xi], 436pp. Inscribed and signed by editor and giant of mystery fiction, Otto Penzler. From the collection of journalist and editor James Ireland Baker, to whom Penzler's long inscription on the half-title is addressed; Penzler's signature is also on the title page below his printed name. Winner of a 1976 Edgar Award. G/G+ hardcover in G/G- dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; light wear to edges of purple cloth boards; gentle crease in backstrip, gilt titling remains bright and bold; moderate amount of foxing to edges of page block; slight waviness to rear end page, no other signs of liquid damage; photos, illustrations and text very good. Moderate amount of wear, creasing to edges of unclipped dust jacket, several small closed tears; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or international shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Bookseller
- The Book House in Dinkytown
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 315596
- Title
- Encyclopedia of Mystery and Detection
- Author
- Steinbrunner, Chris and Otto Penzler [Editors]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0070611211
- ISBN 13
- 9780070611214
- Publisher
- Mcgraw-Hill
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1976
- Size
- 9x7x1
- Keywords
- stre40
- X weight
- 47 oz
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About the Seller
The Book House in Dinkytown
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About The Book House in Dinkytown
Used books bought and sold, classics and collectibles in all fields. In Dinkytown since 1976.
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