New York: Avon Books, 1945. First edition. Darkening to text block, near fine in wrappers, slight rubbing to edges, light rubbing to head and heel of spine panel. Front cover quite bright, an attractive copy. (6654). Octavo, pictorial wrappers. Avon Murder Mystery Monthly #31. Paperback original, digest size. Collects six stories.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 6654
Title: IF I SHOULD DIE BEFORE I WAKE
Author: Woolrich, Cornell, writing as "William Irish
Book Condition: Used - Darkening to text block, near fine in wrappers, slight rubbing to edges, light rubbing to head and heel of spine panel. Front co
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Avon Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1945
Keywords: Mystery . Paperback

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