Obelists At Sea
by C. Daly King
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: John Heritage, 1932. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Obelists At Sea by C. Daly King First Edition John Heritage 1932. London. A VG+ copy that has no inscriptions or signs of ownership. Contents and edges clean and unblemished. Covers have no bumping to corners or rubbing to green lettering on spine. In original (seldom seen) VG dust jacket with toning to spine. Publisher's printed price of 7/6 net. Precedes the US edition (1933). Scarce. "Obelists at Sea" is a mystery novel written by C. Daly King and published in 1932. The story follows the character of Dickson McCunn, a retired grocer who sets out on a sea voyage in search of adventure. On board the ship, he meets a diverse group of passengers, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful woman, and a group of eccentric individuals known as the "obelists," who are obsessed with solving puzzles and riddles. When a mysterious death occurs on board, McCunn becomes embroiled in a complex and dangerous investigation, navigating treacherous waters both on and off the ship. The novel is a gripping and entertaining read, with well-drawn characters and a clever plot that keeps readers guessing until the very end.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007283
- Title
- Obelists At Sea
- Author
- C. Daly King
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- John Heritage
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1932
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- Obelists At Sea by C. Daly King First Edition John Heritage 1932
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Brought to Book Ltd
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