Search Results: Authors starting with W from Brought to Book Ltd

UK: Rich & Cowan. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Grey Sage by F W Hilton First Edition Rich & Cowan. No date. No inscriptions, unmarked and unblemished throughout. Covers near fine in a VG dust jacket priced 3/6.

UK: Hutchinson, 1935. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good. Bandits of Bald Hill by G.W. Barrington Dust Jacket Only First Edition Hutchinson 1935. VG.

UK: Hutchinson, 1940. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Fine. Red of the Circle G by G.W. Barrington Dust Jacket Only First Edition Hutchinson 1940. Only one fold to sheet. Fine.

UK: Hutchinson, 1935. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Near Fine. Outlaws of Badger Hollow by G.W. Barrington Dust Jacket Only First Edition Hutchinson 1935. Only one fold to sheet. Near fine.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton. Early Reprint . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Night Watches by W W Jacobs Early Reprint Hodder & Stoughton. Undated. No inscriptions, covers near fine in like dust jacket priced 3/6.

UK: Constable, 1936. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Bury Him Darkly by Henry Wade First Edition Constable 1936. A near VG copy. Covers are clean but have some toning. In second state near VG pictorial dust jacket with publisher's printed price of 2/6 net to spine.

UK: Constable, 1926. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. The Verdict of You All by Henry Wade First Edition Constable 1926. A near fine copy. No name inscriptions, contents and edges free of any foxing. Unblemished throughout. Original publisher's cloth covers are clean and have no bumping to corners.

USA: Payson & Clarke, 1928. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. The Missing Partners by Henry Wade First Edition Payson & Clarke 1928. New York. A near fine copy. Contents and edges free of foxing or toning and unblemished throughout. Covers are bright and have no bumping to corners or darkening to spine. In like original dust jacket that has a small tape repair to head of spine. "The Missing Partners" is a detective novel by Henry Wade, published in 1929. The story follows the investigation of a missing business partner, John Harman, who disappears under mysterious circumstances. His business partner, Robert Pembury, hires private detective John Boddy to find out what happened to Harman. As Boddy delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and financial corruption. With the help of Scotland Yard's Inspector Poole, Boddy must navigate a dangerous world of high finance and personal ambition to uncover the truth and bring the culprits to justice.

UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1967. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Talent for Murder by John Wainwright First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1967. No inscriptions, covers are bright and fine. In a VG dust jacket. Not price clipped.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1926. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The Terrible People by Edgar Wallace First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1926. A VG copy with no signs of previous ownership. Contents clean throughout and no foxing to edges. In original VG dust jacket, first state with publisher's printed price of 3/6 to spine. "The Terrible People" is a crime novel written by British author Edgar Wallace and first published in 1926. The story revolves around a murder mystery and the investigations of the central character, Inspector Elk. The plot unfolds in a rural English village where a series of gruesome murders has occurred, leaving the community in fear. As Inspector Elk delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of secrets, rivalries, and dark family histories that connect the seemingly ordinary villagers to the terrible crimes. The novel is characterized by its suspenseful atmosphere, intricate plot twists, and a wide array of intriguing characters. Edgar Wallace,… Read More

UK: George Newnes Ltd, 1930. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. Killer Kay by Edgar Wallace First Edition George Newnes Ltd 1930. A VG copy. No previous owner's inscriptions or marks. Illustrated paper covers still firmly affixed. Spine still intact. Contents clean throughout. No record of U.S. publication. Killer Kay is a dangerous criminal who is terrorizing London. Inspector Clay of Scotland Yard is determined to bring him to justice. Clay sets a trap for Kay and eventually succeeds in capturing him.

UK: George Newnes Ltd, 1930. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. Mrs. William Jones and - Bill by Edgar Wallace First Edition George Newnes Ltd 1930. A near fine copy. No loose or damaged pages and illustrated paper covers still firmly affixed. Spine still intact. Contents clean and unblemished. No record of U.S. publication.

UK: Websters, 1926. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. More Educated Evans by Edgar Wallace First Edition Websters September 1926. No inscriptions, covers fine in original pictorial dust jacket. A VG+ copy.

USA: The Crime Club Doubleday, Doran & Company Inc, 1929. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. The Murder Book of J.G. Reeder by Edgar Wallace First Edition The Crime Club Doubleday, Doran & Company Inc 1929. Garden City, New York. No inscriptions or signs of ownership. A fine copy. Unblemished throughout and covers completely unmarked. In original VG dust jacket. Not price clipped. "The Murder Book of J.G. Reeder" is a collection of short stories by Edgar Wallace. The book revolves around the character of J.G. Reeder, a mild-mannered, seemingly unremarkable employee of the Public Prosecutor's office. Despite his unassuming appearance, Reeder possesses a brilliant and analytical mind, making him an exceptional investigator. The stories in this collection depict Reeder's encounters with various criminals and intricate criminal cases. He uses his keen intellect and psychological insight to solve crimes that baffle others. Edgar Wallace's writing captures the essence of early… Read More

UK: George Newnes Ltd, 1929. Reprint . Soft cover. Near Fine. Smithy by Edgar Wallace Reprint George Newnes Ltd c.1929. A near fine copy. No loose or damaged pages and illustrated paper covers still firmly affixed. Spine still intact. Contents clean and unblemished. No record of U.S. publication. Smithy tells the story of a man named Smith, who is released from prison after serving a sentence for robbery. Smith is determined to go straight, but he finds it difficult to resist the temptation to return to his old life of crime. The story opens with Smith's release from prison. He is met by his old friend, Jimmy, who offers him a job. Smith accepts the job, but he soon learns that it is a front for a criminal organization. Smith is initially reluctant to get involved in crime again, but he is eventually persuaded by Jimmy. Smith takes part in a series of robberies, and he becomes increasingly successful. However, Smith's success comes at a price. He is constantly worried about being caught, and he… Read More

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1928. Early Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good+. The Terrible People Signed by Edgar Wallace Early Reprint Hodder & Stoughton c 1928. A VG+ copy and rare example of a signed Wallace title. SIGNED by Edgar Wallace without dedication to fep.

UK: Hutchinson, 1930. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. The Lady of Ascot by Edgar Wallace First Edition Hutchinson 1930. A fine copy with no inscriptions or signs of ownership. No foxing to pages or edges. Covers are unmarked and have no toning or fading to spine. In bright, original VG+ dust jacket. Not clipped and priced at 7/6. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd.

UK: Ward, Lock & Co , 1920. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. The Daffodil Mystery by Edgar Wallace First Edition Ward, Lock & Co 1920. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. No foxing to contents or edges. Covers are VG and showing only the lightest signs of wear. No darkening to spine. In a fine later state dust jacket with publisher's printed price of 2/6. The Daffodil Mystery by Edgar Wallace is a suspenseful mystery novel set in England at the turn of the 20th century. The story follows Inspector Jack Tarling, a detective who has recently returned to London from China, as he investigates the murder of Thornton Lyne, a wealthy shop owner. Lyne is found dead in the park, with a single daffodil on his chest. His cashier, Odette Rider, is the prime suspect, as she had recently been fired by Lyne after rejecting his advances. However, Tarling is convinced that Odette is innocent, and he sets out to find the real killer. Tarling's investigation leads him to a cast of… Read More

UK: George Gill & Sons, 1925. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. The Black Avons Four Volumes by Edgar Wallace First Editions George Gill & Sons 1925. A VG+ set of the volumes. Scarce.

UK: George Newnes Ltd, 1929. Early Reprint . Soft cover. Very Good+. The Governor Of Chi-Foo by Edgar Wallace Early Reprint George Newnes Ltd c. 1929. A VG+ copy. No loose or damaged pages and illustrated paper covers still firmly affixed. Spine still intact. Contents clean and unblemished. No record of U.S. publication. Captain John Fraser is appointed Governor of Chi-Foo, a British crown colony in China. He is determined to reform the corrupt government and improve the lives of the Chinese people, but he faces opposition from powerful forces, including the Tong, a powerful Chinese crime syndicate. Fraser eventually succeeds in defeating the Tong and restoring order to Chi-Foo, winning the respect and admiration of the Chinese people.