New York: The Dial Press, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Fair To Good/Good. A late novel from the legendary author of "Double Indemnity" and "The Postman Always Rings Twice," a suspense-thriller featuring Clay Lockwood, a business executive who finds himself in a love-hate relationship with Sally Alexis, the wife of a professional magician and the daughter of a woman uncertain of what she wants more -- to save her daughter or lure Lockwood into her own bed. Lockwood himself is certain of only one thing -- the magician must die. The book's spine ends are worn and the hinges show considerable deterioration though the book remains tight and square; the text is clean and unmarked. The dustjacket is worn at the edges, corners and spine ends and shows rubbing on the front panel and light soiling on the rear panel. There is a price sticker on the front fold-over though it does not obscure the original price. All that said, the dj is still basically whole, with no significant tears, chipping or creasing.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004340
Title: THE MAGICIAN'S WIFE
Author: Cain, James M
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fair To Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
Publisher: The Dial Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1965
Keywords: CRIME, FIRST EDITION, MAGICIAN, THRILLER, SUSPENSE,
Bookseller catalogs: Thriller; Suspense; Crime;

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About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller

H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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