Detective Fiction
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1955 Scales of JusticeLondon: 1955A very smart first edition of this detective novel set in the idyllic English countryside, from New Zealand mystery writer Ngaio Marsh.
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1907 The Mystery of Lady IsobelLondon: 1907A scarce first edition thrilling melodrama by E. R. Punshon, a gripping novel following the mysterious Lady Isobel.
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1920 The Splendid OutcastNew York; London: 1920A scarce first edition thriller espionage novel by noted author George Gibbs, complete with illustrations by the author.
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1948 Stones of EnchantmentLondon: [1948]The first edition, first printing of this uncommon mystery novel by Wyndham Martyn, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1931 Lady Helena, or, The Mysterious LadyLondon: 1931A scarce English translation of this lesser known mystery novel by Gaston Leroux, the first edition.
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1927 The Wychford Poisoning CaseLondon: 1927A scarce murder mystery novel by Anthony Berkeley Cox, following the trial of a wife charged with murdering her husband.
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1945-66 Four Volumes of First Edition Gollancz Crime NovelsLondon: 1945-66Four first edition, gripping Gollancz crime novels in their original dust wrappers.
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1979 Tomorrow's GhostLondon: 1979A fine first edition copy of one of the popular espionage thrillers of Anthony Price.
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1955 Hickory Dickory DockLondon: 1955A lovely first edition copy of Agatha Christie's exciting Hercule Poirot murder mystery, a gripping novel by the Queen of Crime.
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Signed1986 Coffin on the WaterLondon: 1986The first edition of one of Gwendoline Butler's popular and gripping John Coffin novels, signed by the author.
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1954 Destination UnknownLondon: 1954The first edition of this spy novel by Agatha Christie, a thrilling departure from her usual genre.
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1913 Trent's Last CaseLondon: [1913]The first edition of the first Philip Trent detective novel by E. C. Bentley, an exciting whodunnit.
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1953 Code ThreeBoston: 1953A smart first edition of this thrilling detective novel from James M. Fox, introducing a new detective Jerry Long.
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1949 Dardanelles DerelictNew York: 1949A bright first edition copy of this crime novel from the Major North series by prolific American writer F. Van Wyck Mason.
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1954 Death and the Gentle BullPhiladelphia: 1954A bright first edition copy this Captain Heimrich mystery, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1904 Stealthy Steve, The Six-Eyed Sleuth, His Quest of the Big Blue DiamondBoston: 1904A first edition satirical detective novel by Newton Newkirk, illustrated by the author throughout.
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1946 The Coming of CarewLondon: [1945]A very scarce crime thriller in which an author's fictional criminal comes to life, with the author's bookplate to the front paste down.
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1987 The New York Trilogy: City of Glass, Ghosts and The Locked RoomLondon: 1987The first UK edition of Paul Auster's detective trilogy, bound in one volume and in the original dust wrapper.
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Signed2002 FingersmithLondon: 2002A signed first edition of this historical crime novel by Sarah Waters.
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1969 Hallowe'en PartyLondon: 1969A wonderful copy of the first edition of Agatha Christie's murder mystery, in which Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a child.
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1972 The Awdrey-Gore LegacyNew York: 1972The first printing of this curious work by Edward Gorey, providing the reader with notes and clues to solve the murder of a detective author.
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1955-63 Four Crime Novels from the Collins Crime ClubLondon: 1955-63Four first edition crime novels from the 'Collins Crime Club', all in their original unclipped dust wrappers.
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1966-74 13 For Luck! and Poirot's Early CasesLondon : 1966-74Two first thus collections of Crime stories written by the celebrated queen of crime, Agatha Christie.
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1935-1968 7vol A Collection of First Edition Novels from The Crime Club by CollinsLondon: 1935-1968A smart collection of thrilling crime novels from the Collins Crime Club.
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1969-1978 2vol The Ascent of D.13 & CounterstrokeLondon: 1969-1978Two smart first edition volumes from English journalist and crime writer, Paul Winterton, under the pen name of Andrew Garve.
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1955-1965 4vol A Collection of First Edition Novels by Agatha Christie From The Crime ClubLondon: 1955-1965A collection of first edition detective novels from Agatha Christie, printed by The Crime Club by Collins.
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1950-61 Benny Went first and Zero Always WinsLondon: [1950]-61Two very scarce first edition thrillers in their original dust wrappers.
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1938-1954 2vols Two Novels by Nicholas BlakeLondon: 1938-1954First edition, first impressions of two of Cecil Day-Lewis's crime novels, under the pseudonym Nicholas Blake.
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1960-1961 2vol Murder May Follow & Message From SiriusLondon: 1960-1961Two smart first UK editions from the Crime Club by Collins, with their original unclipped dust wrappers.
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1962 No Dust in the AtticLondon: 1962An excellent first edition, first impression of Gilbert's gripping crime novel, in the original unclipped dust wrapper designed by John Rose.
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1968-1974 5vol A Collection of Novels from The Crime Club ChoiceLondon: 1968-1974A smart collection of exciting thrillers and detective stories from the Collins Crime Club, with the original dust wrappers.
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1960-1962 2vol Murder in Style & The Final DeductionLondon: 1960-1962Two smart first UK editions of this thrilling detective stories from American writer Rex Stout.
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1963 Death in the Wrong BedLondon: 1963A first edition copy of this scarce Crime Club novel by the English screenwriter and novelist Stewart Farrar.
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1926 SpeedLondon: 1926A very scarce dramatic tale by Grace Sartwell Mason, the first edition in book form.
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1951 Death Has Many DoorsNew York: 1951The first edition of the fifth Ed and Am Hunter novel, this novel seeing the uncle and nephew set up their own detective agency.
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1945-1950 4vols Four Crime NovelsLondon: 1945-1950First UK edition copies of four thrilling crime and detective novels, in the original unclipped dust wrappers.