Wray (I., ?pseud.) The Vye Murder
£125
London, Methuen, 1930.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth.
One of two Hubin-listed titles by this author, featuring Inspector Digby. Seemingly rare.
In stock
Some very light foxing; cloth a little marked and rubbed, but overall a good copy.
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