London, New York: T.V. Boardman & Company Limited, [1960]. First British and first hardcover edition. Some darkening to front paste down with light abrasion from label (?) removal, heavy erasure marks to front free end paper, page edges darkened, a very good copy in a very good to nearly fine dust jacket with slight loss at corner tips and spine ends. (32414). Small octavo, boards. Signed by McBain on the title page. The fourth 87th Precinct novel. Hubin, p. 521.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 32414
Title: THE CON MAN: A NOVEL OF THE 87TH PRECINCT
Author: McBain, Ed (pseudonym of Evan Hunter)
Book Condition: Used - Some darkening to front paste down with light abrasion from label (?) removal, heavy erasure marks to front free end paper, page
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First British and first hardcover edition
Publisher: T.V. Boardman & Company Limited
Place of Publication: London, New York
Date Published: [1960]
Keywords: Mystery . Signed

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