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The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu
by Sax Rohmer
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Methuen & Co Ltd, 1913. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu by Sax Rohmer First Edition Methuen & Co Ltd 1913. London. 308 pages plus eight pages of publisher's advertisements dated Spring 1913. 32 pages of publisher's catalogue dated May 1913. Very small name inscription to ffep. Some light sporadic foxing throughout. Covers are VG+ with no darkening or rubbing to gilt. No bumping to corners and no fading or toning to spine. Supplied with a facsimile of the original dust jacket. A Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone. Queen's Quorum 64. "The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu" is a thrilling detective novel by Sax Rohmer. The story revolves around the brilliant and elusive Dr. Fu-Manchu, a cunning and sinister criminal mastermind. When the British government becomes aware of Fu-Manchu's nefarious plans to destabilize the world order, they enlist the help of the resourceful and determined Nayland Smith. Together with his loyal companion Dr. Petrie, Smith embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the secrets of Fu-Manchu's criminal empire. As they navigate treacherous encounters, cryptic clues, and a web of international intrigue, they must outwit and outmaneuver the enigmatic Dr. Fu-Manchu to save humanity from his diabolical schemes.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007449
- Title
- The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu
- Author
- Sax Rohmer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Methuen & Co Ltd
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1913
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu by Sax Rohmer First Edition Methuen & Co Ltd 1913
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- Good+
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- FFEP
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- Rubbing
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- 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....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
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