Wheeler (H.E.) The Third Attempt
£125
London, Herbert Jenkins, [1946].
First edition. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 8/6.
A plot of diabolic ingenuity taxes Chief Inspector Stephen Rant of the Yard. Attractive jacket artwork.
In stock
Book VG+; jacket slightly sunned at spine with small chip to head, o/w VG.
Jacket artwork by Sears.
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