New York: Otto Penzler, 1994. 1st hardcover. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 1st hardcover edition of book, first published as paperback in 1966. Black boards with gilt titles to spine, color illustrated dust jacket with acetate protective covering. Slight rubbing to acetate covering, dust jacket and covers clean and unmarked, interior of book excellent condition, pages crisp and unmarked, spine stiff and tight. Record # 807000

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Lawrence Block is a four-time winner of the Edgar Award and was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. He has also won four Shamus Awards, and was the first recipient of the Nero Wolfe Award. He is the author of over 40 books, many of which feature the characters Bernie Rhodenbarr, Matthew Scudder, Chip Harrison, and Evan Tanner. He lives in New York City with his wife Lynne.

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Bookseller: Monroe Street Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 807000
Title: Thief Who Couldn't Sleep, The
Author: Block, Lawrence
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st hardcover
ISBN 10: 1562870645
ISBN 13: 9781562870645
Publisher: Otto Penzler
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1994
Keywords: Fiction, Mystery, 1st hardcover, , .

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