Rare books from Under the Covers Books

Collins. First edition, first impression. 1938 Original orange cloth cover book is bright but it looks as though it had some type of cover at one time that was removed to reveal a lovely bright orange. Some of old cover still remains. Not ex-library, no ownership marks. A 2"x 1/2" piece removed from top right corner of Part I page. FEP and last two Advert pages a little loose and split from spine but holding. Lightly smudged here and there throughout. For it's age a very nice collectible book. Comes in a nice facsimile dust jacket mylar protected.

Collins 1927 First edition/ 3rd printing only one month after 1rst and same as 2nd. I have never seen a 2nd printing, printed in same month as 3rd (this is stated on the copyright page), leading me to believe there was a mistake on the 2nd printing and probably destroyed?? Very good, unmarked edition with light smudging throughout. spine is separating somewhat and there is a lean. Otherwise tight and clean. Not ex-library. Comes with a color facsimile of correct dj. Can not locate another of this printing.

Collins The Crime Club 1939 Original title(rightly changed twice in later years) is in good condition for it's age. Binding is holding together tight but there is some loss to top of spine and bending and smudging overall. Spine is faded. Pages also have a lot of smudging and some small stains. Page ends are dirty. Scare copy. In slightly better condition this copy is going for thousands more. In correct facsimile dj