Rutledge (Nancy) The Frightened Murderer
£80
London, Robert Hale, 1959.
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10/6.
Attractive hardback edition of this crime thriller.
In stock
A very good copy; jacket rubbed at extremities with minor chipping.
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