Click for full-size.
The Brave, Bad Girls
by Thomas B. Dewey
- Used
- Near Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Good
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1956. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Good. 8" by 5". None. A very scarce first edition of one of Thomas Dewey's hardboiled crime fiction novels following PI Mac as he is embroiled in another mystery. The very scarce first edition, first printing.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A hardboiled crime novel in Thomas B. Dewey's 'Mac' series, following the Chicagoan private investigator Mac.In this tale, Mac is embroiled in a convoluted mystery, brought in by five 'brave' and 'bad' girls.Dewey is also known for his crime series featuring Pete Schoefield.Blind stamp of John Pence Junior to the title page. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart, with some light marks to the front board. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Dust wrapper is edge worn with a chip to the head and tail of the spine, with a couple of tape repairs to the reverse. Tide mark to the reverse of the front wrap, much lighter tide mark to the rear fly leaf. A little rubbing to the front wrap. Minor marks to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Blind stamp to the title page. Near Fine
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 872P12
- Title
- The Brave, Bad Girls
- Author
- Thomas B. Dewey
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1956
- Size
- 8" by 5"
- Keywords
- The Brave, Bad Girls thomas b dewey mac mystery thomas b dewey
Terms of Sale
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Publisher's cloth
- A hardcover book comprised of cloth over hard pasteboard boards. ...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Collecting Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley was a well-known and highly controversial figure in the first half of the 20th Century. A writer, occultist, magician, and mountaineer, Crowley impacted a diverse collection of sub-cultures and interests. See collectible Crowley from Biblio booksellers.
Handling and Storing Books
Take care of your old books — vintage, antiquarian, and fine — with these tips from a professional bookseller
