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Edmonds (Harry) The North Sea Mystery
£95
London, Ward, Locke, [1930].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, publisher’s number ‘304’ to spine.
Classic inter-war era nautical thriller, from the author of The Death Ship (1933).
In stock
Rubbing to edges, overall a very good copy.
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