London: W H Allen, 1977. Book. VG++. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. 1st UK Edition. A 'Sherlock Holmes' adventure. Author's first novel. Jacket illustration by Justin Todd. BOOK:- Binding is sound; sea-green boards are clean; gilt spine titles are bright & without loss; slight spine heel crush, inflecting about 2mm of the heel ridge; no corner bumps or edge damage; no ink names, stamps or other permanent markings; light scattered foxing is discernible across the edges of the text block, but not on the page surfaces; uniform page browning. DUST JACKET; Intact, with printed price ("£3.95 net"); only very mild edgewear, & a crumple across the top edge; several line indentations on the rear panel, but no rupture or perforation; no tears or chips; no fading. Photo on request.

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Bookseller: Klanhorn (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 016261
Title: The Giant Rat of Sumatra
Author: Boyer, Richard L
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG++
Jacket Condition: VG++
Edition: 1st UK Edition
ISBN 10: 0491023103
ISBN 13: 9780491023108
Publisher: W H Allen
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1977
Keywords: Justin Todd
Bookseller catalogs: Sherlockiana;

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