Kemp (Harold) Murder Humane
£150
London, Hammond, Hammond, 1947 [1948].
First edition. 8vo. Original turquoise cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 8s6d.
The first book to feature series character Detective Inspector Jimmy Brent, investigating the murder of a successful auctioneer and estate agent.
In stock
A very good copy; the jacket a little worn at top edge of lower panel, but overall very good.
Jacket artwork by F. Quilter.
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