Description: This auction is for a lot of 37 old paperback books by various authors in the crime and mystery genre. Many of the books have wear from handling and age, as well as an "x" mark written on the covers (see the photos). I would consider these to be reading copies only. The 37 books in this lot are: THE THREE COFFINS by John Dickson Carr (Dell 1st printing, July 1960; copyright 1935) THE PROBLEM OF THE GREEN CAPSULE by John Dickson Carr (Award Books, 1976; copyright 1939) THE CROOKED HINGE by John Dickson Carr (Collier Books 4th printing, 1971; copyright 1938) THE FOUR FALSE WEAPONS by John Dickson Carr (Collier Books, 1962; copyright 1937) TO WAKE THE DEAD by John Dickson Carr (Collier Books 5th printing, 1976; copyright 1938) THE BURNING COURT by John Dickson Carr (Award Books, 1970s?) [cover crease] THE MAN WHO COULD NOT SHUDDER by John Dickson Carr (Zebra Books, 1986; copyright 1940) THE RED WIDOW MURDERS by Carter Dickson (Pocket Books, 5th printing, Sept. 1941; copyright 1935) [worn, creasing] THE CURSE OF THE BRONZE LAMP by Carter Dickson (Berkley Medallion, 1970s?; copyright 1945) SHE DIED A LADY by Carter Dickson (Berkley Medallion, 1970s?; copyright 1943) ["C" written on front & back covers] QUEENS FULL by Ellery Queen (Ballantine, 1975; copyright 1954) THE FOURTH SIDE OF THE TRIANGLE by Ellery Queen (Ballantine, 1975; copyright 1965) THE DOOR BETWEEN by Ellery Queen (Signet, 1971; copyright 1936) THE FOUR OF HEARTS by Ellery Queen (Signet, 1970; copyright 1938) [name of previous owner written on first page] THE EGYPTIAN CROSS MYSTERY by Ellery Queen (Signet, 50th anniversary edition [1982?]; copyright 1932) FRIDAY THE RABBI SLEPT LATE by Harry Kemelman (Fawcett Crest 5th printing, July 1966; copyright 1964) [scuffing on back cover] SATURDAY THE RABBI WENT HUNGRY by Harry Kemelman (Fawcett Crest 1st printing, July 1967; copyright 1966) SUNDAY THE RABBI STAYED HOME by Harry Kemelman (Fawcett Crest 1st printing, April 1970; copyright 1969) TUESDAY THE RABBI SAW RED by Harry Kemelman (Fawcett Crest 1st printing, Jan. 1975; copyright 1973) WEDNESDAY THE RABBI GOT WET by Harry Kemelman (Fawcett Crest, 1977; copyright 1976) DOORS by Ed McBain (Avon Books 1st printing, March 1988; copyright 1975) HORIZON by Helen MacInnes (Fawcett Crest, Dec. 1971; copyright 1945) THE CATHERINE WHEEL by Patricia Wentworth (Pyramid Books 2nd printing, July 1973; copyright 1949) [bookstore stamp on first page] PILGRIM'S REST by Patricia Wentworth (Warner Books, 1985; copyright 1946) REMEMBERED DEATH by Agatha Christie (Pocket Books, 1970s?; copyright 1943) [tear on spine] THE REGATTA MYSTERY AND OTHER STORIES by Agatha Christie (Berkley Books, 1980s?) SLEEPING MURDER by Agatha Christie (Bantam Books 17th printing, June 1987; copyright 1976) THE CRIME-SOLVERS: 13 CLASSIC DETECTIVE STORIES edited by Stewart H. Benedict (Dell Laurel-Leaf, 10th printing, May 1978; copyright 1966) THE BLACK MOUNTAIN by Rex Stout (Bantam 4th printing, Feb. 1970; copyright 1954) CURTAINS FOR THREE by Rex Stout (Bantam 3rd printing, June 1976; copyright 1948-1950) THE MOTHER HUNT by Rex Stout (Bantam 6th printing, Dec. 1981; copyright 1963) DEATH OF A DOXY by Rex Stout (Bantam 10th printing, July 1983; copyright 1966) TRIO FOR BLUNT INSTRUMENTS by Rex Stout (Bantam, Aug. 1974; copyright 1963-1964) NERO WOLFE OF WEST THIRTY-FIFTH STREET by William S. Baring-Gould (Bantam, 1970; copyright 1969) THE CASE OF THE HALF-WAKENED WIFE by Erle Stanley Gardner (Ballantine, 1991; copyright 1945) THE JURY RETURNS by Louis Nizer (Pocket Books 1st printing, Feb. 1968; copyright 1966) [autobiography; not fiction] THE ADVENTURES OF CONAN DOYLE by Charles Higham (Pocket Books, 1978) [biography, not fiction] There is FREE SHIPPING on this lot within the United States. The books will be mailed via Media Mail, with USPS tracking provided. Check out my other auctions for more items that I have on sale this week. Thanks for bidding!
Price: 39.97 USD
Location: Southgate, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-26T02:40:17.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Novel
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: Various
Narrative Type: Fiction
Author: Agatha Christie, Carter Dickson, Harry Kemelman, John Dickson Carr, Rex Stout
Publisher: Various
Original Language: English
Genre: Mystery
Topic: Detective Stories, mystery
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Vintage: Yes