Cresswell (Maurice) Murder in a Road Gang
£150
London, Sampson Low, Marston, [1936].
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, clipped to inside front flap but with price 5/- present.
The only Hubin-listed title by this presumed Canadian author; uncommon.
In stock
Internally very good; cloth very good+; jacket a little rubbed, couple of small closed tears.
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