THE DANCING DETECTIVE
by Woolrich, Cornell, writing as "William Irish
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A near fine copy, some dustiness to cut edges, offsetting to front free end paper in a very good plus to near fine dust jacket,
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1946. First edition. A near fine copy, some dustiness to cut edges, offsetting to front free end paper in a very good plus to near fine dust jacket, light rubbing to corners and folds, minor chipping to head and heel of spine panel. Dust soiling to white background of rear panel. (8545). Octavo, cloth. Story collection. The short story "Two Men in a Furnished Room" was the source for the noir film The Guilty (1947).
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8545
- Title
- THE DANCING DETECTIVE
- Author
- Woolrich, Cornell, writing as "William Irish
- Book Condition
- Used - A near fine copy, some dustiness to cut edges, offsetting to front free end paper in a very good plus to near fine dust jacket,
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J.B. Lippincott Co.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia and New York
- Date Published
- 1946
- Keywords
- SC . Mystery . Film source
Terms of Sale
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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