Death of a Bookseller
Bernard J. Farmer
1956
William Heinemann Ltd
First Edition
8vo
Description:
The first edition of Farmer's classic bibliomystery involving the murder of an eccentric second hand book dealer.
Bernard J. Farmer, a British author, former policeman, and enthusiastic book collector whose first hand knowledge of the antiquarian book trade heavily informed his writing. The story follows Sergeant Wigan, a keen book collector who forms an uneasy acquaintance with a brilliant but heavy-drinking runner named Jack Smith. A very rare and desirable book.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Black cloth with dark lettering to spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean. W.H. Smiths library plate to front pastedown but no other marks nor stamping throughout the book. Boards are clean with minimal wear. Slight white mark to spine edge of rear board.
Death of a Bookseller
Bernard J. Farmer
1956
William Heinemann Ltd
First Edition
8vo
Description:
The first edition of Farmer's classic bibliomystery involving the murder of an eccentric second hand book dealer.
Bernard J. Farmer, a British author, former policeman, and enthusiastic book collector whose first hand knowledge of the antiquarian book trade heavily informed his writing. The story follows Sergeant Wigan, a keen book collector who forms an uneasy acquaintance with a brilliant but heavy-drinking runner named Jack Smith. A very rare and desirable book.
Condition:
Very Good Condition. Black cloth with dark lettering to spine. Binding is firm and contents are clean. W.H. Smiths library plate to front pastedown but no other marks nor stamping throughout the book. Boards are clean with minimal wear. Slight white mark to spine edge of rear board.
