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London, Cecil Palmer, 1931.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
“Entertaining and gripping to a degree the story contains most vivid and faithful descriptions of scenes and trials in the Criminal and Divorce Courts of Law in England.” (jacket blurb)
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Cloth slightly sunned at head of spine; jacket a little worn and chipped at spine ends, some other minor wear & tear.
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