Detective Fiction
London, John Long, 1943.
First UK edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
The first UK edition of Canadian/American author Millar's first book, introducing the character Paul Prye. Rare, especially in the jacket.
Detective Fiction
London, John Long, 1962.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 13s6d.
This whodunnit is set on the Hebridean island of Kersivay, where a series of murders confounds locals. Amateur sleuth Jeremy investigates amid island gossip and eccentric characters...
Detective Fiction
London, John Long, 1939.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original green boards. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Extremely uncommon Hubin-listed title, in excellent dust-jacket. Seemingly the only criminous novel by the author.
Modern Literature
London, John Long, [1936].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, with 4/- price sticker to spine.
A tale of desperation and romance set in Los Angeles.
Detective Fiction
Donovan (Dick, pseud. J. E. Preston Muddock) In the Face of Night
London, John Long, 1908.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original pictorial cloth.
James Edward Preston Muddock (1843–1934) was a British journalist and author. His "Dick Donovan" character, often billed as the "Glasgow Detective," featured in dozens of novels and stories.
Detective Fiction
Graeme (Roderic, pseud. Roderic Jeffries) Blackshirt Stirs Things Up
London, John Long, 1969.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original black boards, with gilt stamped code to foot of lower board. Dust-jacket, priced 18s.
The novel follows Richard Verrell, known as "Blackshirt," a gentleman thief who uncovers a double-cross involving a scientist suspected of treason, leading to pursuits by both murderers and the police. Jeffries began his writing career by continuing the "Blackshirt" series created by his father, Graham Jeffries.
Weird & Supernatural
London, John Long, 1903.
First edition. 8vo. Original red pictorial cloth.
Further exemplification of Hume's talent for weaving intricate plots filled with suspense and exotic elements. Uncommon.
Detective Fiction
London, John Long, 1924.
First edition, first impression. Publisher's file copy with stamp to title-page and upper panel of jacket. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Lovely jacket artwork on this equestrian tale, by the Dick Francis of his day, Nat Gould.
Detective Fiction
London, John Long, 1966.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 15s.
An attractive first edition of one of the author's non-series suspense novels.
Detective Fiction
Eustace (Robert, pseud. Eustace Robert Barton) A Human Bacillus
London, John Long, 1907.
First edition. 8vo. Advertisements. Original red pictorial cloth.
An attractive example of this rare first edition, a medical detective thriller.
Modern Literature
London, John Long, 1935.
First edition. Signed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Advertisements dated Summer 1935 at rear. Original dark cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Attractive first edition, inscribed by the author 'To Nelly "Kelly" Boyce from Andrew Soutar 1935'.
Modern Literature
London, John Long, 1938.
First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
The author's first novel, a tale of a neglected housewife and her internal struggle with making the right choice when tempted by an affair.
Detective Fiction
London, John Long, 1939.
First edition. 8vo. Original green boards. Dust-jacket, with publisher's price sticker 7/6.
Extremely uncommon Hubin-listed title, in excellent dust-jacket. Seemingly the only criminous novel by the author.
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American Literature
London, John Long, 1923.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A rather stunning first UK of this famous account of Missouri life. Although Croy was primarily a humorist, this is a serious, realistic novel in the vein of Theodore Dreiser and Thomas Hardy.
Detective Fiction
London, John Long, 1947.
First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 6/-.
Dr Palfrey tackles dubious friars, a giant and "the Testament of Evil" in this cruise-ship caper.