A Is For Alibi

by Grafton, Sue

"A" Is for Alibi is the first novel in the Kinsey Millhone series by crime writer Sue Grafton. It was published in 1982. The first printing of "A" Is for Alibi was 7,500 copies. Grafton based the story to some extent on her own 'fantasies' of murdering her then husband prior to divorce.

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A Is for Alibi

by Grafton, Sue

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1982
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New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1982. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 1982 Holt, Rinehart Winston TRUE FIRST EDITION, FIRST Printing **SIGNED** directly on the front page. Though ex-library a very sold copy but with the usual wear including a very faded stamp at the top page edges. It is in VG/VG condition. The gray… Read more about this item
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1982
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The very first book in the author's renowned alphabet series & the one that introduced female private investigator Kinsey Millhone to the world. From the estate of a local mystery collector, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing hardcover book with… Read more about this item
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by Sue Grafton

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1982
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1982. Fine. Book Club Edition. Hardcover and dust jacket. D.j. is near fine with slight wear on top binding edge. Inside flap d.j has slight creases. Cover is smooth, unblemished, no tears, nicks or worn corners. Hardcover, as new, black boards with gilt lettering on spine. Tight binding, sharp, clean pages. … Read more about this item
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by Sue Grafton

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1982
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by Sue Grafton

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1982
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1982. Book Club Edition. Fine, almost new. Hardcover and dust jacket are in almost new condition. D.J. is smooth and flawless, no nicks, tears, or worn edges. Inside back flap of d.j. has a slight crease. Hardcover has tight binding with sharp, clean pages. No markings. 208 pages. A collectible copy.
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A" Is For Alibi (First Printing In Dust Jacket)

by Grafton, Sue

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1st Edition 1st Printing
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1982
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Grey Boards
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New York: Holt Rinehart Winston, 1982. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Grey Boards. Fair/Near Fine. 8 1/4" Tall. 274 Pp. Grey Boards With Red Lettering On Spine. First Edition Stated, With Full Number Line Including "1". Ex-Library, Book Quite Worn, Spine Leaned, Library Stamp On First Free Endpaper, Tiny Date On Facing Endpaper, No Other Marks, Hinge Cracked… Read more about this item
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1982-01-01
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Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.0000 8.4000 5.6000. Stated first edition with full numberline, SIGNED by the author on the title page. Flatsigned without inscription. Dust Jacket is in a removable clear plastic (Brodart) protector, is lightly tanned with a small tear on the back. A pristine copy in an excellent jacket,… Read more about this item
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First Edition
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1982
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Hardcover
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Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Used - Like New/Like New. First Edition, First Printing (Full Number Line). Not price-clipped ($12.95 price intact). Published by Holt Rinehart, 1982. Octavo. Dark gray cloth boards stamped in red. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Binding tight and pages crisp. Sharp corners and… Read more about this item
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Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8x5x1. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! X-Library copy American first edition, first printing.… Read more about this item
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A Is For Alibi

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1982
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Gray boards with red writing on spine; top and bottom of book spine slightly rumpled. Slight shelf wear at top and bottom of dust jacket spine; tight binding and pages still look in excellent condition. Cover price of $16.95 and FPT on front dust jacket flap. Henry Holt First Edition; Second Printing as indicated by number line of "3 5 7… Read more about this item
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"A" IS FOR ALIBI

by Grafton, Sue

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New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, [1982]. First edition. Touch of shelfwear to spine ends, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear along top edge and a touch of rubbing to spine ends. (14802). Octavo, boards. Signed by Grafton on the title page. The first Kinsey Millhone… Read more about this item
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1982
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Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 0030590485 . First edition hardcover with full number line. Signed by Sue Grafton to the title page. Slightest bump to spine head, slight rubbing to board edges, hint of soil to block edge else tight and square. The DJ in mylar is slightly toned to… Read more about this item
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"A" is for Alibi (SIGNED)

by Grafton, Sue

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1986
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Hard Cover
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9780333417782
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London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hard Cover. 033341778X . SIGNED and inscribed on title page by Sue Grafton, "For Carol ... Yours until "Z" is for Zero, Sue 5-4-86." ; Tight binding, clean pages. Some age-toning to pages, typical for this book, otherwise As New. Not price clipped. An excellent… Read more about this item
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A IS FOR ALIBI

A IS FOR ALIBI

by Grafton, Sue

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1986
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9780333417782
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MacMillan. VG+. 1986. 1st UK Edition. Hardcover. Hardback in Very Good+ condition with Very Good+ dust jacket. 7.9 X 5.1 X 1.0 inches. 192 pages. Signed by Sue Grafton on title page. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided * .
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A" is for Alibi

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NY, Henry Holt, 1982, 4th prtng . Hardcover . VG+/VG+. Bit of edgwear. DJ w/ some edgwear; bit of rubbing; couple tiny CTs; in new Brodart protector.
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1st Edition
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1982
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Hardcover
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Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1982. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. A near fine first edition, first printing (one corner slightly bumped) in a fine dust jacket (with the original price of $12.95 present), signed by Grafton on a laid in bookplate. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. Complete row of numbers and First Edition stated on the copyright… Read more about this item
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by Grafton, Sue

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1982
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Hardcover
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9780030590481
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New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1982. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo, 274(1)pp. Beautiful Unread First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence, of Grafton's landmark first mystery, introducing Kinsey Millhome. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($12.95), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Inscribed,… Read more about this item
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'A' is for Alibi

by Sue Grafton

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1986
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9780333417782
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1st UK edition; signed by author. Good hardcover in Good DJ. Clean covers and spine; damp stain at cover and spine tail edge; tightly bound and square in case; damp stain at bottom inner corner of few prelim and terminal leaves; inscribed on title page 'For Kate | with all my | Love | Sue | 10-10-86'; otherwise clean interior… Read more about this item
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A is for Alibi (SIGNED)
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A is for Alibi (SIGNED)

by Grafton, Sue

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First Edition
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1986
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Hardcover
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9780333417782
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MacMillan, 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 7x5x1. Signed by Author. Signed, inscribed and dated by Sue Grafton on title page. Grafton signed with her first name only. First UK edition, published by MacMillan, 1986. Hardcover in jacket, price intact on jacket flap. Clean and unmarked. Some toning to pages, as is common with these UK edition.… Read more about this item
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A is for Alibi: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery
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A is for Alibi: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery

by Grafton, Sue

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1982
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Hardcover
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New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982. Hardcover. The first Kinsey Millhone mystery. 1st edition, 1st printing. 274 pp. Fine book in gray paper-covered boards with red lettering to the spine (no markings; slight lean to spine) / Near Fine dust jacket ($12.95 price not clipped; a couple of short tears and light wear, particularly at the spine and… Read more about this item
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