Morrison (Arthur) Martin Hewitt, Investigator
£650
London, Ward, Lock & Bowden, 1894.
First edition. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth.
A solid first edition of this collection of detective stories by Arthur Morrison, featuring the titular Martin Hewitt, a private detective who uses his powers of observation and deduction to solve crimes. A Queen’s Quorum Cornerstone.
In stock
Ownership inscription to half-title, some minor foxing; cloth slightly darkened and rubbed at spine, neat repair to rear joint, bumped at upper fore-corner of front board, overall very good.
Illustrations by Sidney Paget.
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