Studies In Murder

New York: Modern Library, 1938. later printing, c. 1943. Hardcover. VG/dj G-, in Brodart.. Lynn Ward (cover illus). Red cloth, gilt lettering in blue boxes on fc & spine - Toledano 8 style, Rockwell Kent endpapers in grey, blue-grey te. Mild yellowing on edges; cover w/ a few chips, torn at spine, now in Brodart; otherwise clean, solid,… Read more about this item

New York: The Modern Library, 1938. First Modern Library Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. 346 Pp. + 5 Pp Catalog At End. Green Cloth, Gilt. First Modern Library Edition (Stated), Dj With 257 Titles On Inside. Book Clean And Unworn, Gilt Brilliant, Cloth Unfaded. Dj With Wear At Edges, Splits At Sides Of Top Of Spine And… Read more about this item

New York: Modern Library, 1938 No criminologist of our time has approached Edmund Pearson for his accuracy in probing into the hidden motives and mysterious circumstances of famous homicides. Studies in Murder is the book by which he is best known. Originally it contained analyses of the weird cases of Lizzie Borden, Benjamin Nathan, Cap tain Nash, Mabel Page and… Read more about this item

New York: Modern Library, 1938. Fine. Later. Fine. Ex-owner's name written inside. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.

The Modern Library. Collectible - Acceptable. Collectible - Acceptable. Book Good. No dust jacket. Slightly dampstained. Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on front endpage and pastedown. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. (true crime, essays, lizzie borden)

Modern Library , 1938. Hardcover. Good. 346 p., plus catalog, clean and unmarked anywhere on strong paper only faintly age-toned; binding firm; despite absence of d.j. the red boards with clear gilt lettering on black patches has only light bumping on corners and slight rubbing at crown and foot of spine.