Detective & Mystery Fiction (Reference) from Wykeham Books
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The Fine Art of Murder: the Mystery Reader's Indispensable Companion
by Gorman, E. ; Greenberg, M.H.; Segriff, L. ; Breen, J.L
- Condition
- Used - Presentation inscription signed by Jon L. Breen to Iwan and Margareta Morelius [Hedman] on half-title, and print-out of an email
- Published
- 1993
- Binding
- Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,
- ISBN
- 9780881849721
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
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A$50.60
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Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., New York, first Carroll & Graf edition, 1993. Laminated illustrated wrappers, 4to,. x, 390 pp, ills. From the blurb: "Mystery fiction is today's favorite form of literary entertainment. Now, here's the perfect accessory to any crime imaginable: a hefty, handsome, one-volume look at mystery fiction of all kinds, from the traditional mystery as… Read more about this item Item Price
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Detective Fiction : A Century of Crime. First and Early Editions. [ R.A. Brimmell & Charles Rare Books, booksellers' catalogue ]
by R.A. Brimmell ; Charles Rare Books (booksellers)
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Published
- n.d. but c. 1967
- Binding
- Illustrated laminated wrappers, 8vo,
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
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A$39.86
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R.A. Brimmell & Charles Rare Books, booksellers' catalogue, n.d. but c. 1967. Illustrated laminated wrappers, 8vo,. 45 pp. 588 items. The introduction suggests that this might be the first booksellers' catalogue devoted to detective fiction to be issued in the UK. Good. Item Price
A$39.86
The Collector's Book of Detective Fiction
by Quayle, E
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dustwrapper
- Published
- 1972
- Binding
- Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,
- ISBN
- 9780289702635
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
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A$42.93
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Studio Vista, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,. 143 pp, plates , ills. A handsomely illustrated book with 16 colour plates and numerous other illustrations. Quayle provides a highly readable survey of the field, seamlessly weaving together stories of the authors and their plots with much information on the publication histories and bibliographic details of… Read more about this item Item Price
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Bloody Murder. From the Detective Story to the Crime Novel : A History
by Symons, J
- Condition
- Used - Signed by the author on the front free endpaper
- Published
- 1972
- Binding
- Cloth, 8vo,
- ISBN
- 9780571094653
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
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A$47.53
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Faber and Faber, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, 8vo,. 254 pp. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Item Price
A$47.53
The Collector's Book of Detective Fiction
by Quayle, E
- Condition
- Very Good in slightly used dustwrapper
- Published
- 1972
- Binding
- Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,
- ISBN
- 9780289702635
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
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A$50.60
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Studio Vista, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,. 143 pp, plates , ills. A handsomely illustrated book with 16 colour plates and numerous other illustrations. Quayle provides a highly readable survey of the field, seamlessly weaving together stories of the authors and their plots with much information on the publication histories and bibliographic details of… Read more about this item Item Price
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J & S Catalogue 15. First Editions. Detective Fiction, Mysteries and Crime. [ J & S Graphics Inc., bookseller's catalogue, c 1973]
by Werner, L. ; Steadman, C. ; Faraci, F
- Condition
- Used - Manuscript title-label around spine, date on first page, otherwise Very Good
- Published
- c 1973
- Binding
- Printed wrappers, 8vo,
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
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A$55.20
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J & S Graphics Inc., Chicago, bookseller's catalogue, c 1973. Printed wrappers, 8vo,. 340 pp, ills. 4561 entries. A valuable catalogue with much useful information. Manuscript title-label around spine, date on first page, otherwise Very Good. Item Price
A$55.20
Murder Must Appetize
by Keating, H.R.F
- Condition
- Used - Presentation copy signed by the author on the title-page and with a gift inscription from him occupying half of the front free e
- Published
- 1975
- Binding
- Laminated printed boards, small 8vo,
- ISBN
- 9780904291056
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
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A$47.53
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Lemon Tree Press, London, first edition, 1975. Laminated printed boards, small 8vo,. 64 pp, ills, facs. An entertaining illustrated essay, by the creator of Inspector Ghote, on murder stories. Presentation copy signed by the author on the title-page and with a gift inscription from him occupying half of the front free endpaper. Boards slightly sunned, otherwise Very… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Collector's Book of Detective Fiction
by Quayle, E
- Condition
- Used - Very Good with slight age-toning at the page edges in Very Good dustwrapper
- Published
- 1972
- Binding
- Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,
- ISBN
- 9780289702635
- Quantity Available
- 1
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LONDON, Aberdeen, GBR
- Item Price
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A$68.99
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Studio Vista, London, first edition, 1972. Cloth, large 8vo, 31 cm,. 143 pp, plates , ills. A handsomely illustrated book with 16 colour plates and numerous other illustrations. Quayle provides a highly readable survey of the field, seamlessly weaving together stories of the authors and their plots with much information on the publication histories and bibliographic details of… Read more about this item Item Price
A$68.99
