A WHIFF OF DEATH
by Asimov, Isaac
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- Condition
- Text block age darkened, upper corners bruised, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a tiny closed tear to the lower right fro
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Walker and Company, [1968]. First hardcover edition. Text block age darkened, upper corners bruised, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a tiny closed tear to the lower right front corner and a touch of wear at the upper corners. Hard to fine in nice condition. (12638). Octavo, boards. First publication in hardcover of the author's first "straight" mystery novel, issued in paperback in 1958 as The Death Dealers.
Synopsis
The Death Dealers is a mystery novel by Isaac Asimov published in 1958 (later republished as A Whiff of Death). It is about a university professor whose research student dies while conducting an experiment. The professor attempts to determine if the death was accidental or planned.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12638
- Title
- A WHIFF OF DEATH
- Author
- Asimov, Isaac
- Book Condition
- Used - Text block age darkened, upper corners bruised, a fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a tiny closed tear to the lower right fro
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First hardcover edition
- Publisher
- Walker and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- [1968]
- Keywords
- Mystery
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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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