Graeme (Bruce, pseud. Graham Montague Jeffries) Work for the Hangman
£275
(and Theodore I. Terhune!)
London, Hutchinson, [1944].
First edition. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 8/6.
Uncommon first edition by the creator of Blackshirt.
In stock
Cloth slightly softened and sunned at spine; jacket slightly darkened and chipped at spine, a few minor closed tears, otherwise very good.
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