New York: St Martins Press, 1988. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Good/Very Good. 8vo., 353pp. Beautiful Stated First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence. Bound in black cloth with titles in gilt on spine. Dozens of in-text line drawings by the author. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear save some gentle bumping to the crown. Presentable unclipped dust-jacket, ($17.95), has a closed tear on the front panel and the crown and both mended with tape. Light edge-wear. Still fresh and bright with no chipping or tears. Funnily inscribed on the front end-paper with a small sketch of Isabella Stewart Gardner, "For Suzanne, 'i forbid you to read this book!' Isabella Stewart Gardner. 'Oh, please read it!' Jane Langton", A sharp collectable copy at a great price.

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Bookseller: Brenner's Collectable Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 012601
Title: Murder at the Gardner: A Novel of Suspense
Author: Langton, Jane
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Good/Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0312014791
ISBN 13: 9780312014797
Publisher: St Martins Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1988
Bookseller catalogs: Signed/Inscribed; Mystery/Suspense/Crime Drama;

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About Brenner's Collectable Books

35 Plus years buying and selling collectable books. Member ABAA, ILAB, IOBA.
An eclectic mix of good books specializing in Sci-Fi, Mystery, General Antiquarian, Books About Books, Signed First Editions, Vintage Paperbacks, Modern Fiction and many, many others. Prompt, professional customer service, always!.
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All books are stored in a temperature controlled library in a smoke free home. All books are professionally packed and shipped and all jacketed books will come with an archival Brodart jacket protector.

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