Bawden (Nina) Who Calls the Tune
£125
London, Collins, 1953.
First edition. 8vo. Original mauve boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10s6d.
The author’s first book; a classic murder mystery which will keep you guessing until the final pages.
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A very good copy in very good jacket.
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