A STAB IN THE DARK
by Block, Lawrence
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near fine in a near fine dust jacket showing some light rubbing to corners and spine ends. (7838)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Arbor House, [1981]. First edition. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket showing some light rubbing to corners and spine ends. (7838). Octavo, cloth backed boards. Signed inscription by Block. A Matt Scudder novel.
Synopsis
Lawrence Block is a four-time winner of the Edgar Award and was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. He has also won four Shamus Awards, and was the first recipient of the Nero Wolfe Award. He is the author of over 40 books, many of which feature the characters Bernie Rhodenbarr, Matthew Scudder, Chip Harrison, and Evan Tanner. He lives in New York City with his wife Lynne.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7838
- Title
- A STAB IN THE DARK
- Author
- Block, Lawrence
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine in a near fine dust jacket showing some light rubbing to corners and spine ends. (7838)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Arbor House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1981]
- Keywords
- Mystery . Signed
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
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- Octavo
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
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