London: CRIME CLUB, 1961. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed to Carolyn and Otto Penzler. Octavo. 256 pages. Publisher's red cloth, spine lettered in black; all text block edges trimmed; original illustrated dust jacket. GREAT ASSOCIATION COPY.

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Bookseller: VAGABOND BOOKS (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: MYS 1028
Title: DEATH AND THE JOYFUL WOMAN
Author: Peters, Ellis
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: CRIME CLUB
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1961
Weight: 0.00 lbs

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