Description: Description: A very good copy of the First Edition and printing of Derleth's eighth murder-mystery featuring Judge Peck and lacking the dust jacket. A scarce copy signed by the prolific writer, anthologist, and publisher on the front free endpaper; "Sincerely August Derleth." A first printing with the Scribner's "A" and seal and the same dates on the title and copyright pages. Condition: 8vo. 229 pages - publishers' original tan boards, front and spine panels stamped in blue. Wear to the edges, with corners and upper spine tip bumped, a few spots to the boards and a small dampstain to the lower spine end. A bit of toning to the interior endpapers. Overall, a very good copy of this scarce signed first edition.
Price: 189.95 USD
Location: Chester, Vermont
End Time: 2025-01-08T12:24:36.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Charles Scribner & Sons
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1944
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: n/a
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Derleth, August
Region: North America
Personalized: No
Topic: Mystery, Thriller
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Judge Peck novels
