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Uncorrected proof copy 1st edn. 8vo. Original unlettered black cloth (top corner of lower board bumped - otherwise Fine), dustwrapper (near Fine). Pp. 263 (no inscriptions).

Decorative Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Ninth Edition. Size: 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

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hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. The First Crime Club Omnibus, Philip MacDonald, G.D.H. & M. Cole, Lynn Brock, and Freeman Wills Crofts â" First Edition Publication: London, W. Collins Sons & Co Ltd, 1931 Formatting: 8vo, various paginations. Very Good. The volume remains tightly bound and square, presenting remarkably well for a pre-war Crime Club issue. The publisher's original red cloth boards are bright, with only slight toning to the spine and minor rubbing to the extremities and corners. The spine lettering remains bold and unoxidised. The text block edges show typical age-related tanning, but the internal pages are clean, bright, and free from significant foxing or stains. The hinges are sound, and aside from a neat, contemporary ownership signature to the front free endpaper, the contents are unmarked. A highly presentable copy of a scarce survival. Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first impression ofÂThe First Crime Club Omnibus. Bringing together four quintessential Golden Age detective novels, Philip MacDonaldâsÂThe Noose, G.D.H. and M. Coleâs Burglars in Bucks, Lynn Brockâs Q.E.D., and Freeman Wills Croftsâs Sir John Magill's Last Journey, this volume represents a significant piece of early Crime Club publishing history. Unillustrated, the book retains a factual and evocative contemporary ownership signature to the front free endpaper dated "Nov. 1934". Early Crime Club omnibuses are notably scarce on the open market, particularly in such well-preserved original cloth, as their thick text blocks were highly prone to splitting, leaning, and heavy spine fade. Immerse yourself in the golden age of detective fiction with a monumental anthology that unites four of the eraâs most celebrated mystery novels in one volume. This collection invites readers to unravel intricate puzzles alongside iconic sleuths. From the rural intrigues of the Coles' Burglars in Bucks to the meticulous procedural genius of Inspector French in Freeman Wills Croftsâs Sir John Magill's Last Journey, this omnibus is a veritable masterclass in classic whodunits, offering hours of quintessential British mystery. N/A (illustrator).…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. Publication: London, Hodder and Stoughton Limited, 1943 Formatting: 8vo, pp. 252. Condition Report: Very Good. The original blue cloth boards remain relatively firm and square, displaying only minor shelf-wear and light bruising to the spine extremities. The binding is structurally sound, though the spine exhibits subtle sun-fading typical of the era's wartime economy materials. The text block is firm, and the pages are largely clean, with only light, expected tanning to the text block edges. The black spine lettering remains entirely legible and unoxidized. The front free endpaper bears a neat previous ownership signature. Overall, a highly presentable and sturdy copy. Catalogue Note: True first UK edition of Freeman Wills Crofts's twenty-fourth Inspector French novel, published ahead of its American counterpart (which was released under the alternative title Double Tragedy). The copyright page bears the hallmark of wartime publishing, stating that the typography and binding conform to the "Authorized Economy Standard," a fascinating historical artifact of the era's material constraints. The book was printed in Edinburgh by T. and A. Constable Ltd. The book features a comprehensive list of the author's preceding Inspector French novels on the page facing the title page. Copies are notoriously scarce in collectible condition, and this particular unjacketed copy bears the simple ownership signature of "Searle," offering a modest but pleasing touch of provenance. In this masterfully crafted "inverted mystery," Freeman Wills Crofts introduces readers to Guy Plant, a man whose desperate financial straits lead him to orchestrate the demise of an elderly relative. Told from multiple perspectives, the novel allows the reader to witness both the meticulous planning of the crime and its execution. However, the true thrill lies in the arrival of the methodical and unrelenting Inspector Joseph French, who painstakingly unravels Plant's seemingly flawless scheme. Praised as a standout morality tale in the French canon, it is a brilliant showcase of Crofts's signature focus on ironclad alibis, logical deduction, and the psychological unraveling of the guilty. N/A (illustrator). …

hardcover. Zustand: Good. First Edition. Publication: London, W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1926 Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 290. Condition Report: Good. The binding remains tight and structurally sound, presented in the publisher's original navy cloth with unoxidised red borders and lettering to the boards and spine. The extremities show moderate shelf-wear, with minor bumping to the spine ends and corners, alongside some light rubbing and scuffing to the cloth. The text block is slightly cocked. Internally, the book is hampered by heavy foxing, primarily affecting the edges of the text block, the endpapers, and the preliminary leaves, though the core text remains largely clean and legible. Catalogue Note: First edition. This is the second novel featuring Freeman Wills Crofts' beloved detective, Inspector French. First editions of Crofts' early works, especially those in their original bindings, are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market. This copy is bound in the publisher's standard navy and red cloth, representing a quintessential example of Collins' mid-1920s mystery output. Inspector French and the Cheyne Mystery represents the second recorded case of Freeman Wills Crofts' brilliant investigator, Inspector French. The story follows young Cheyne, who discovers a very dangerous gang of criminals taking an unpleasant interest in him. Initially attempting to outwit them alone, Cheyne is forced to seek help from Scotland Yard when the situation escalates and an attempt is made on his life. Inspector French then takes charge, applying his trademark untiring thoroughness and flashes of inspiration to crack the case, aided by a pleasant young woman named Joan. N/A (illustrator).…