Smith (Willard) The Bowery Murder.
£795
First edition.
London, Collins Crime Club, 1930.
This is one of the first 3 books published by the Collins Crime Club when it launched in 1930. The wrapper of Bowery Murder is identical to the first edition except for the price of 3’6 on the spine.
An innovative story in that it is written in newspaper form. It tells the story of a trial of front-page importance in the headlines and news stories of other papers.
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NF/VG+. Excellent condition with the jacket having no restoration and only the slightest loss at top of the spine.
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