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The Four Just Men
by Edgar Wallace
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Tallis Press. London, The Tallis Press, 1905. First Edition. First Impression. Hardback. Very good copies. Three volumes, described thus. (1) A very good copy inscribed by the author to the front endpaper, dated in the year of publication. Competition return slip still present. A little ageing to the leaves, and some toning and bumping to the spine. (2) A very good copy, though slightly poorer than copy #1. This copy has two leaves (3pp) of analysis to the rear, tipped in. As noted on the upper board, a competition was launched to resolve the mystery. The return slip has been removed and presumably posted. The solution stapled in is presumably a copy that the reader made of his solution. No indication of authorship. Front hinge pulled, spine a touch toned and bumped. (3) Very good. Presumably a slightly later issue with the competition details having been covered by an illustrated plate. The competition having likely ended. Probably the same same impression as the other two, just issued later. Some foxing and a little toning to the spine, competition slip removed - presumably by the publisher. A nice set. [9132, Hyraxia Books]. . Very Good. Hardback. 1st Edition. 1905.
Synopsis
When the Foreign Secretary Sir Philip Ramon receives a threatening, greenish-grey letter signed FOUR JUST MEN, he remains determined to see his Aliens Extradition Bill made law. A device in the members' smokeroom and a sudden magnesium flash that could easily have been nitro-glycerine leave Scotland Yard baffled. Even Fleet Street cannot identify the illusive Manfred, Gonsalez, Pioccart and Thery - FOUR JUST MEN dedicated to punishing by death those whom conventional justice can not touch.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hyraxia
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9132
- Title
- The Four Just Men
- Author
- Edgar Wallace
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Tallis Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1905
- Keywords
- CRIME, MYSTERY & DETECTIVE,SIGNED,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Hyraxia
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Hyraxia
Biblio member since 2010
Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire
About Hyraxia
Specialist Bookseller dealing in modern first editions and rare books.
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