DEATH OF A RACEHORSE
by CREASEY, John
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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- Seller
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Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
1962. CREASEY, John. DEATH OF A RACEHORSE. NY: Charles Scribner's, [1962]. 8vo., decorative green cloth in dust jacket. First American Edition. Signed presentation from Creasey on front endpaper, to Gertrude Sternbergh- to whom he dedicated at least one book and whose house appears on the front panel of the dust jacket: "Here's proof, whatever you say that the artist who did the dust cover had SECOND SIGHT! John." Also with a color snapshot of Sternbergh standing in front of her Victorian home "Stirling" in Reading, Pennsylvania and with Creasey's literary agent's nameplate on the front endpaper. Additional signed by Creasey on the title page. Signed Creasey books are uncommon. Near fine (little rubbing, spine a trifle cocked); some edgewear & short tears (bit of soil & small chips) d/j. $150.00.
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- Bookseller
- Antic Hay Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23374
- Title
- DEATH OF A RACEHORSE
- Author
- CREASEY, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1962
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About the Seller
Antic Hay Books
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Asbury Park, New Jersey
About Antic Hay Books
On-line dealer of rare & out-of-print books, specializing in autographs, signed copies & association copies.
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