G.K. Chesterton (intro.), A Century of Detective Stories, first edition, 1935
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Chesterton (G.K., introduction) and others. A Century of Detective Stories

£350

London, Hutchinson, [1935].

First edition. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 3/6.

Attractive first edition of this important anthology, featuring Anthony Berkeley, John Dickson Carr, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and many many more of the biggest names in crime fiction.

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A little light spotting; covers slightly rubbed; jacket jacket with a few small chips but overall very good.

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