Stuart (Donald) The Man in the Dark.
£250
First edition.
London. Wright & Brown, 1935
Set in Burma, the story concerns the British manager of the ruby mines of Mogok has been away, attempting to track down a leopard that had been attacking livestock. He returns to discover his stand-in at the office lying dead on the floor, the safe door open and its contents stolen. Very scarce in jacket.
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F/VG – this copy was most likely a review copy as all reference to price including on spine have been removed.
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