A P.I. Johnny Marshall mystery. A UK first edition, first impression.
WRAPPER : The evocative period wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It is unclipped. The front panel is bright and unfaded, showing insignificant wear at the bottom edge. The spine has slightly darkened and is gently scuffed and rubbed to the ends. The back panel is sound, showing gentle dulling with age and an insignificant touch of wear at the bottom edge. Looks
BOOK : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are very clean and very bright. There is a hint of trivial bruising to the spine ends. The pages are clean and bright. No foxing. The closed page edges are sound - the top edge is very slightly dusty. No dog-eared pages. The binding is solid - no cracked hinges. A very nice copy in a protected wrapper.
Publisher: Home and Van Thal, 1952
Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Very Good ++
