First edition in book form, first printing. Publisher's original black cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. A better than very good copy, the binding square and firm with a little bumping at the spine tips. The contents, with toning to the paper-stock are otherwise clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the near fine lightly rubbed and creased dustwrapper that remains without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£10.95 to the front flap).
A collection of 16 short stories featuring Detective Patrick Petrella, all of which had previously appeared in the 1950s and 60s in magazine form.
Stock code: 24861
£25