The Scarab Murder Case

Bookseller

Dara's Library (US)

Bookseller's Inventory #

402

Title

The Scarab Murder Case

Author

S. S. Van Dine

Book Condition

Used - Good-

Jacket Condition

Fair

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition, First Printing

Binding

Hardcover

Publisher

Charles Scribner's Sons

Place of Publication

New York

Date Published

1930

Pages

328

Size

7 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Weight

0.00 lbs

Bookseller catalogs

Mysteries;

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Jacket

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Fair

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Edges

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Rubbing

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First Edition

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Tight

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Spine

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