Grierson (Francis D.) Secret Judges
£95
London, Readers Library, [?1934].
Readers Library edition. Small 8vo. Original burgundy cloth lettered and ruled in gilt. Dust-jacket.
Attractive edition of this Hubin-listed college mystery, first published in the UK in 1925.
In stock
A very good copy; jacket with a little minor rubbing and small closed tear, but overall a very nice example.
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