The Case of the Baited Hook
by Gardner, Erle Stanley
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
-
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
William Morrow & Company, 1940. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition, 1940 stated on title and copyright page. Inscribed and dated on the front free end paper by Gardner to his wife, Natalie, seven years after they separated. Book near fine, front lower corner slightly bumped, white spot on rear cover. Dust jacket very good, some wear at front corners and spine ends. Flap price $2.00. Housed in a custom-made slipcase. Comes with a certificate of authenticity, issued by Gardner's grandson, Alan Gardner McKittrick.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1403212
- Title
- The Case of the Baited Hook
- Author
- Gardner, Erle Stanley
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- William Morrow & Company
- Date Published
- 1940
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
Biblio member since 2009
Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Spine
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- Inscribed
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- Fine
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- Copyright page
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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