Secaucus, NJ: The Citadel Press, 1972. Near fine in very good jacket.. First edition of this illustrated "first definitive study of the detective in motion pictures," with heavy emphasis on Sherlock Holmes. 10/75'' x 8.5''. Original dark blue cloth. In original unclipped ($9.95) dust jacket designed by Nick Frank. 247, [1] pages. Black and white illustrations throughout. Though no provenance markings, this copy from the library of noted actor and Sherlockian Curtis Armstrong. A bit of bumping to boards. Jacket with some chipping to spine, moderate rubbing. A few minor spots of dampstaining to jacket verso, not visible on recto.

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Bookseller: Type Punch Matrix (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 47687
Title: THE DETECTIVE IN FILM
Author: Everson, William K
Book Condition: Used - Near fine in very good jacket.
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0806502983
ISBN 13: 9780806502984
Publisher: The Citadel Press
Place of Publication: Secaucus, NJ
Date Published: 1972
Keywords: Sherlockiana,Film,20th century,1970s

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