Mystery, Detective, Thriller, Suspense & Western from NEXUS BOOKS

New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1996. First edition, first printing. This copy is signed by the author on the title page. A Fine hardcover copy in a Near Fine dustwrapper which has a little fading to the red spine lettering..

Cleveland and New York: The World Publishing Company, 1946. First printing of the film edition: i.e. 'Tower Books Motion Picture Edition', (first printing stated on copyright page). A Very Good copy in original black cloth binding lettered in green: firmly bound with no cracking or tears, no previous ownership markings, pages a little age-browned as usual. In a… Read more about this item

London: John Gifford Limited, 1949. First edition. Hardcover, lacking the rare jacket. A VG- copy in original navy blue boards, lettered in white on spine. Binding is firm and uncracked, two small smudges on the front board otherwise clean and unrubbed. No tears or frays to edges or corners. Endpapers are white and uninscribed, with… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape and Hodder & Stoughton, 1981. First edition, first printing. Hardcover in dustjacket. A 'James Bond' adventure. A Near Fine copy in a VG+ dustjacket (slight wear at corner tips and along rear flap fold). Not price-clipped; no inscription or book-plate. An excellent copy of the first John Gardner 'Bond' book..

London: William Heinemann Ltd., 1955. Second printing, same year as first. Hardcover in dustjacket. A VG+ copy in original blue cloth, lettered in argent (silver) on spine. No inscription or book-plate, hinges firm and uncracked, a nice clean, unworn copy. In a price-clipped Good to VG- dustjacket which has a half-inch chip missing at heel of… Read more about this item

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Holmes Publishing Co., 1988. First edition. A Limited Edition of only 650 copies, signed by the author on the colophon page at rear of book. A Fine copy in original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine, in a Fine dustjacket.. As New.

Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood & Sons, Ltd., 1952. Tenth printing of this omnibus edition. A bright, unworn VG+ or better copy, in clean red boards with black lettering on spine. No inscription or book-plate. In a Very Good dustjacket with just slight edgewear (jacket is now protected in a mylar sleeve). A very nice copy… Read more about this item

London: Macmillan, 1983. First English language edition, first printing. Top edge slightly darkened otherwise a lovely crisp, bright copy with clean pages and firm binding. No inscription or book-plate, no remainder mark. In a VG+ to Near Fine dustjacket which has no tears and is not price-clipped. An excellent copy of a scarce and sought-after book.… Read more about this item

London: Collins, 1947. First edition. Hardcover in dustjacket. A VG+ copy: clean, bright, firmly bound, with no soiling, staining or fraying. In a Very Good dustjacket which is about 98% complete and not price-clipped, with just a little erosion at corner tips and one short tear. A nice copy..

London: Skeffington and Son Limited, 1951. First edition, hardcover in dustjacket. Mystery novel set in Melbourne, Australia. Very neat ink name on first blank page, top edge lightly foxed (brown spots), else a nice VG+ copy in original burgundy cloth. In a VG+ dustjacket which has had the British price clipped from the bottom corner of the… Read more about this item

London: Faber and Faber, 2003. First edition, first printing. Hardcover in dustjacket. SIGNED by the author on the title page. A Near Fine copy: two corner tips slightly bumped and faint thumbing marks on fore edge. In a VG+ to Near Fine dustjacket which has one tiny closed tear at the top of the back flap… Read more about this item

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1952. First edition ("First Edition" stated on copyright page), hardcover. A Very Good copy in original red boards: very small inkstamped name at top corner of front blank endpaper and also at top corner of rear blank page. A clean, firmly-bound copy. In a price-clipped VG- dustjacket which has several moderate edge… Read more about this item

London: Cassell and Company Limited, 1930. Second printing of the "Cheap Edition," hardcover, 252 pages. A VG+ or better copy in original gilt lettered and decorated black cloth, hinges and binding firm and tight, no tears, no stains, overall a lovely bright, unworn copy. A volume in the "Cassell's Shilling Novels" series, which are usually found with cracked… Read more about this item

London: Collins Crime Club, 1976. First edition, hardcover. Author's eighth novel (under his own name). A Near Fine (i.e. nearly new condition) copy in a Very Good dustjacket which has several short edge tears and light edgewear but is otherwise complete. [This is NOT the much later and very common 'Diamond Jubilee' edition.].

London: Hutchinson, 1986. First edition, first printing. Hardcover, 272 pages. This copy is SIGNED by the author on the title page. A Fine hardcover copy in a Fine dustjacket..

London: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd., 1949. First edition ("First Printed - February 1949" on copyright page). Hardcover, 284 pages, plus three pages of advertisements for forthcoming novels at back. A 'Miss Silver' novel. A Very Good copy in original blue cloth, lettered in black. No inscription or book-plate, hinges and binding are firm and tight. … Read more about this item

Philadelphia: Oswald Train, 1975. First edition. Hardcover, 238 pages. With an Introduction by Norman Donaldson. A "lost" adventure novel by the famous Freeman and Pitcairn writing partnership. A Fine copy in full navy blue cloth in a Fine dustjacket.. Illus. by William Dixon.

London: Jarrolds Publishers, 1932. First edition (states "First published in Great Britain June 1932" on copyright page). Hardcover, 320 pages. A detective novel. A VG+ copy in original black cloth, lacking the rare dustjacket. No inscription or book-plate, edges foxed, else a nice clean, unworn copy with sound, tight hinges and no staining. One of… Read more about this item

London: Macmillan, 1975 First British edition. Name on front pastedown has been inked over, else a bright, clean, tight Near Fine hardcover copy (usual copyright line ink-over by publisher). In a close to Near Fine dustwrapper which has a few spots of light edge-rubbing..

New York: Meredith Press, 1967. First edition, first printing. 'Barbara Michaels' is a pseudonym of Barbara Mertz, who also writes as 'Elizabeth Peters'. A pristine Fine copy in original boards. No inscription or book-plate, a lovely tight, unworn, unsoiled copy. In a price-clipped Near Fine dustwrapper with just miniscule rubbing at heel of spine and front… Read more about this item