MURDER FOR THE BRIDE

London: Robert Hale. 1977. First UK edition, first printing. First UK edition, first printing. Original black cloth with gilt lettering to the spine, in the dustwrapper illustrated by Rafael Cortiella. A very near fine copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth clean and sharp, the contents clean throughout. The upper spine tip is a little softened and the lower outer corners are lightly bumped. In the bright, neatly price-clipped dustwrapper, rubbed to spine tips and corners, with a small mark (with no abrasion) visible to the rear panel where a price sticker has been removed. A very nice copy of the scarce first hardback edition. Originally published in paperback format in 1951. "'She may look like an angel, but she's a tramp'. That was what Bryant's best friend said, and that was when Bryant hit him. [...] This is real vintage JDM, luscious, full-bodied and with the authentic bouquet." (from the jacket). (Hubin). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.