O’Brine (Manning) Killers Must Eat
£125
London, Hammond, Hammond, 1951.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket.
Author’s first book – uncommon.
In stock
Jacket with some chips and closed tears.
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