London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1908. . First edition; 8vo; title printed in red & black with publisher's device, frontispiece and 7 plates, one plate working loose, small ownership signature to front pastedown, upper hinge pulling slightly; publisher's blue cloth lettered in gilt, spine slightly rolled, rubbed at corner-tips, otherwise very good.
The second collection of Bodkin's short stories to feature the understated genius of late Victorian & early Edwardian detection, Paul Beck; an uncommon find in first edition.

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Bookseller: Shapero Rare Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 100344
Title: The Quests of Paul Beck.
Author: BODKIN, M. McDonnell
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1908.

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