MURDER FOR THE BRIDE
by MACDONALD, John D.:
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Robert Hale. 1977. First UK edition, first printing. First UK edition, first printing. Original black cloth with gilt lettering to the spine, in the dustwrapper illustrated by Rafael Cortiella. A very near fine copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth clean and sharp, the contents clean throughout. The upper spine tip is a little softened and the lower outer corners are lightly bumped. In the bright, neatly price-clipped dustwrapper, rubbed to spine tips and corners, with a small mark (with no abrasion) visible to the rear panel where a price sticker has been removed. A very nice copy of the scarce first hardback edition. Originally published in paperback format in 1951. "'She may look like an angel, but she's a tramp'. That was what Bryant's best friend said, and that was when Bryant hit him. [...] This is real vintage JDM, luscious, full-bodied and with the authentic bouquet." (from the jacket). (Hubin). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lucius Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21504
- Title
- MURDER FOR THE BRIDE
- Author
- MACDONALD, John D.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First UK edition, first printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- London: Robert Hale. 1977
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Lucius Books
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York, North Yorkshire
About Lucius Books
Our shop is located in central York within a stones throw of the historic Micklegate Bar and walls. We are open seven days a week and carry a high quality stock specialising in but not limited to first editions, signed copies, bound sets and childrens / illustrated books and original art. Our opening times are 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sundays.Lucius Books is proud to be a full member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) trade associations. If you are unable to make it to the shop then our stock is available to view on our website at www.luciusbooks.com
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Dustwrapper
- Also known as book jacket, dust cover, or dust wrapper, a dust jacket is a protective and decorative cover for a book that is...