Chase (James Hadley, pseud. René Lodge Brabazon Raymond) Tell it to the Birds
£30
London, Robert Hale, 1963.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket.
In stock
Gift inscription to front free endpaper, else very good copy, jacket also very good.
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