Whose Body?
by Sayers, Dorothy L
Whose Body? is the first novel
written by Dorothy L. Sayers, and was first published in England by
T. Fisher Unwin in 1923. This crime novel begins with the discovery
of the naked body of a murder victim in the bathtub, and the
confusion surrounding the identity of the victim. Sayers was a
popular author in her lifetime, and is well known for feminist ideas,
though she described here characterizations of both men and women as
being descriptions of "ordinary human beings." Whose
Body? is The first book of the Lord Peter Wimsey Series,
which is popular among fans of detective stories still, almost a
century after it was first published.
First Edition Identification
First editions can command up to $2,000.00 for the UK edition, and first U.S. editions, printed by Boni and Liverlight the same year, can range up to $1,500.00. This book remains highly collectible, as the first work of an important author and of an important series in the amateur detective genre. Common defects included damage to the cover and spine (of the book, not the victim in the story), and age-tanned pages.
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Whose Body?
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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- 1923
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USA: Boni & Liveright, 1923. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers First Edition Boni & Liveright 1923. Small owner's bookplate to front pastedown (Isabel C. Mauran). Lacks bep. Covers showing only light signs of shelfwear. A VG example of a scarce title.
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Whose Body?: The classic detective fiction series (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
by L Sayers, Dorothy
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WHOSE BODY?; Murder Mystery Monthly No. 14
by Sayers, Dorothy L.
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- 1943
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NY: Avon Murder Mystery Monthly - MMM, 1943. [1st printing](1943) #14. Digest-sized. Cover art is uncredited. Heavy creasing; tanning; ink stain to front; coffee stains to rear; edge and corner wear.. Single Issue Magazine. Good-. Item Price
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Whose Body?
by Sayers, Dorothy L
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- 2009
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Dover Publications, 2009. First Dover Publications Edition. 140 pages. No remainder marks. Minimal display indications. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. . 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. New. 8vo… Read more about this item Item Price
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Whose Body?
by SAYERS, Dorothy L.
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- 1988
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- 9780450031298
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Reprint of the first novel in the Lord Peter Wimsey series. Originally published in 1923. Faint reading creases to the spine. In near fine condition. Item Price
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by Sayers, Dorothy L.
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- Used - Good, 11th impression (1st pub 1923), missing d/j, faded blue boards, faded spine titling; text block firm, pages unmarked. Owne
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- 1949
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London: Victor Gollancz, 1949. 11th reprint. hardback. Good, 11th impression (1st pub 1923), missing d/j, faded blue boards, faded spine titling; text block firm, pages unmarked. Owner's inscription ffep.. 12mo (190 x 130 / 7_"" x 5""). Dorothy L. SayerÕs first novel, Whose Body?, introduced the world to the aristocratic crime fighter Lord Peter Wimsey, who featured in… Read more about this item Item Price
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Whose Body?: Lord Peter Wimsey Book 1: The classic detective fiction series (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
by L Sayers, Dorothy
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Whose Body?
by Sayers, Dorothy L
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- 1995
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- 9780061043574
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Whose Body?; Clouds Of Witness; Murder Must Advertise; Gaudy Night - Four Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Novels
by Sayers, Dorothy L.
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- Used - G/G Book & Dj Edgeworn. Paper Darkened. Dj Scuffed. Pages: 736.
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- 1st Thus.
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- 1982
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- 9780517395752
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New York: Avenel Books. G/G Book & Dj Edgeworn. Paper Darkened. Dj Scuffed. Pages: 736.. 1982. 1st Thus.. Hardcover.. Item Price
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Whose body?
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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- 1949
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Victor Gollancz, London, 1949. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1949. 12th Impression. 138 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Heavy tanning and foxing to pages and text block edges. Heavy foxing to pastedowns and endpapers with inscriptions to front. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning. Boards are slightly bowed. Item Price
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Whose Body?: A Lord Peter Wimsey Novel
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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- January 1987
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Whose Body?
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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- 2009-11-18
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Whose Body?
by Sayers, Dorothy L
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Whose Body?: Lord Peter Wimsey Book 1: The classic detective fiction series (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
by L Sayers, Dorothy
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whose body
by Dorothy L Sayers
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Whose Body
by Sayers, Dorothy L
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Whose Body?: Lord Peter Wimsey Book 1
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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Paperback / softback. New. The first book in the classic British detective series featuring amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, with a new introduction by crime writer and reviewer Laura Wilson. Item Price
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Whose Body?
by Sayers, Dorothy L
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- 1981
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- 9780380008971
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Whose Body?
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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[ Edition: First ]. Fair Condition. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] Publisher: Perennial Pub Date: 1/1/1987 Binding: Paperback Pages: 171 Item Price
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