The Roman Hat Mystery

THE ROMAN HAT MYSTERY, Stokes, 1929, first edition, a bright vg+ (perhaps near fine) copy in as new facsimile dust-wrapper. The authors first book in a long series of books to follow. HAYCRAFT/QUEEN corner-stone.

New York: Mysterious Press, 1979. Limited Edition. New York: Mysterious Press, 1979. Limited Edition. Deluxe Issue, one of 26 lettered copies specially bound and signed "Ellery Queen" (by Dannay, as Lee died in 1971), this being copy "Z." Octavo (21.5cm); red cloth, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; publisher's matching red cloth slipcase; xviii,325,[5]pp. Fine in a… Read more

New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1929. First Edition. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. Octavo, 325 pages; publisher's red cloth, printed in black. Owner name at top margin of title page; very light soiling to cloth binding. Internally, quite clean and bright.

Gollancz, 1969. reissued edition. A fine silk custom top-hat is missing from a crooked lawyer who was poisoned by lead alcohol in the Roman theater at the close of the second act, 9:55 pm.. Hardback. fine hardcover copy in a fine dustwrapper.

New York: Otto Penzler Books, 1993. Facsimile Copy. Hardcover. facsimile reproduction of the first Ellery Queen mystery, near fine in original shrinkwrap; jacket spine appears faded else clean and crisp in dust jacket; no slipcase

(Shelton, CT): First Edition Library/Otto Penzler Books. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Facsimile of the first edition of this classic mystery novel, fine in a fine dust jacket and fine slipcase. The book and slipcase are still enclosed in the publisher's shrinkwrap.

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1930. First edition thus. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Duodecimo. [19cm] Red cloth over boards. Illustrated dust jacket. Sealed in shrink wrap with no noticeable flaws. This volume is an exact facsimile of the handsome 1929 first edition.

Frederick Stokes /First Edition Library., 1929. Hardcover. Near Fine/near fine. Fine facsimile edition, both DJ and book near fine, about as new. First edition library card laid in. Lacking the box, which typically chews up the dustwraper. Lovely book.

Mass Market Paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1989 Full brown cloth with gold gilt title on front, rear covers and spine. Illustration paste down on front cover. Decorative end pages. Three raised ridges adorn spine with full gilt design. Clean text and interior. Full gilt edges, intact and bright.

Audio CD. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Mass Market Paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

The First Edition Library, 1957-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.4000 9.0000 6.2000. Facsimile edition. Without slipcase. Dust Jacket is in a removable clear plastic (Brodart) protector. Pages are clean.

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1989. 295pp.; HB red w/gilt-pic.label; &3 faux bands; fine condition w/clean,tight pgs. The first Ellery Queen. orig.pub. 1929. Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces. 1st, This Ed.. Hard Cover. Ei/No Jacket. Illus. by Walker, Norman (frontis). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

NY: Mysterious, 1979. First Edition. hardcover. Anniversary Edition," 1st trade printing. Fine in a near fine Dust Jacket The first Ellery Queen mystery and a Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone title

The Franklin Library, 1989. US First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Fine. No jacket as issued. . Protected in clear Mylar cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. We do not stock or sell ex-library or Book Club editions. We are always looking to buy hardcover Mysteries and Thrillers.

Paperback. New. Brand New.

New York: The Mysterious Press, 1979., 1979. First edition. First Golden Anniversary edition. Fine in dust jacket. Monte Field was murdered in the Roman Theater shortly before the second act began, but there were several curious facts .... there were seven empty chairs surrounding Monte even though the play was sold out; Monte's top hat was unable to be… Read more

The New American Library. Used - Good. Good condition.

First Edition Library, 1957-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. VG in VG dj

This pamphlet marked not for sale was given out by the publisher contains a new introduction by Ellery Queen. Very good in wraps.

The Franklin Library, 1989. Hard cover. Very good/No jacket. Cover, edge, and inside pages are clean and unmarked.

New York: Triangle Books. Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. 1942. Later Edition. Hardcover. Teal cloth binding rubbed at spine ends & corners; back hinge cracking; owner's name pencilled on front free endpaper; paste-downs & outer leaves browned. Dj rubbed at extremities; backstrip sunned; flaps corner-clipped; retail price label on front flap. ; 8vo 8" - 9"… Read more

New York: Triangle Books, 1929. Hardcover. Good+/Fair. New York: Triangle Books, (1929). May 1942 Edition. Good+ in Fair or better Dust Jacket. Tight binding; yellowed else clean pages; moderate wear; dust jacket is worn with small chips and tears along edges. The first Ellery Queen mystery book.  .

Triangle Books. Used - Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket. (mystery, murder, detective)

Franklin Center, Pa: Franklin Library 1989. (Leatherbound) 295+. Fine, no dust jacket. 8vo. Imitation leather with gilt decorations on front and back panels; gilt titles on spine with ribbed compartments; gilt edges; patterned endpapers. There is a personal library blind stamp to 'The Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces' page and to the title page. A… Read more

Victor Gollancz, 1948. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. hardback, 8vo, 4/6d cheap edition, edges age-toned but o/w a very good tightly bound & clean copy in a lightly rubbed dust jacket that has darkened to spine & discoloured to rear panel, 319pp.

Franklin Center: Franklin Library, 1989. Hardcover. Octavo; VG- Hardcover; Red Leather spine with Gilt text; Boards strong, slight edgewear; Textblock has some scratches along gilt edges, otherwise clean; 295 pp. 1342024. FP New Rockville Stock.

Franklin, PA: Franklin Library, 1989. Limited ed. Hardcover. As New. The Franklin Library 1989. Maroon leathette boards with gilt type. Pastedown on front board is like new. No visible wear to type or boards. Very, very slight bumps to upper corners. Unread book has never been fully opened. Very tight binding. Gilt edges are in fine condition.

Pocket Books, 1940-01-01. Paperback. Good. in x in x in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Grand Central Publishing. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Pocket Pb #77, 1940-01-01. Paperback. Very Good.

Signet, 1982-10-05. Paperback. Good.

1989. LikeNew. Nice bright red boards with vibrant gilt lettering on spine. Pictorial pastedown on front board. All edges gilt. Light edge wear may be present due to storage. Protected in bubble wrap. Pages/boards clean and vibrant, binding tight.

MYSTERIOUS PR.COM/OPEN ROAD. New. Special order direct from the distributor

Franklin Library, 1989. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. In maroon faux leather. .

Paperback / softback. New.

International Readers League. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Mystery, Fiction, Detectives) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

UsedLikeNew. All orders ship by next business day! This is a used book. Book has wear due to handling. Book has no markings on pages. For USED books, we cannot guarantee supplemental materials such as CDs, DVDs, access codes and other materials. We are a small company and very thankful for your business!

Open Road Media, 1/20/2015. Later Edition. Trade Paperback (i.e. 5-6 by 8-9 inch softcover). New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Please inquire as to specific condition)/N/A (volume is softcover). Novel … Read more

The New American Library. Collectible - Good. Collectible - Good. Barbara G. Mertz Rev Trust custom bookplate on front inside cover. This book formed part of Barbara G. Mertz's personal library at her home in Frederick, Maryland. Slightly dampstained. (Vintage mystery and adventure, mystery, adventure, crime thriller, detective novel, Ellery Queen)

Littlehampton Book Services Ltd, 1969. Hardcover. Very Good. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Franklin Library, 1989. Limited Edition. Leather. Very Good/Very Good. Minor mars to gilt edges, else tight and clean.

The New American Library, 1967. First Edition THUS. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.First edition THUS, first printing. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Heavy wear to cover. No extraneous markings. All pages are intact… Read more

The New American Library. Used - Good. Good condition. Slightly dampstained.

Pocket Book 77, 1947. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Franklin Center, PA: The Franklin Library Copyright is 1989. 295 pages. Red cloth covers with gold lettering and decoration. Raised spine bands. All edges of text block are gilded. Paper illustration affixed to top cover. Gilded edges of text block show scattered slight scuffs. Volume remains tight and very clean, and is otherwise Fine..… Read more

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Reprint . Cloth - Hard Cover. Good+/No Dust Jacket. 325 pages, plus ads. General fairly light wear.

Franklin Center: The Franklin Library, 1989. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Large Octavo. Gilt decorations/color paste-on on reddish brown cloth with hubbed spine. 295pp, gilt-edged..

Franklin Library, 1989. Reiissue . Hardback. Vg. spotting to the gilt on the top and foredge