Robertson (Colin) House of Intrigue
£150
London, Ward Lock, 1937.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
The fourth novel by Robertson, a British crime writer whose series characters included Peter Grayleigh, Superintendent Bradley, Inspector John Martin, Vicky McBain, Edward North, and Alan Steel.
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Minor toning; a very good copy in very good+ jacket.
Jacket artwork by Abbey.
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