Rolls (Anthony, pseud. Colwyn Edward Vulliamy) The Vicar’s Experiments
£650
London, Geoffrey Bles, 1932.
First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
“…the case of a country clergyman who happens to be a homicidal maniac…” (jacket blurb). The first crime thriller by Vulliamy, writing as Anthony Rolls.
In stock
Very minor mottling to cloth at spine; jacket with some minor marking and a few small closed tears, but overall very good.
Presentation copy from the publishers to Mrs Hollingwood.
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