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Book cover ofA Princess of Roumania 1
  • A PRINCESS OF ROUMANIA

  • Author: Paul PARK
  • Publisher: TOR
  • Comments:

    A first UK edition paperback with a full 1 to 9 number sequence indicating a first printing.  Unread.  Some age tanning to pages.  Light crease at bottom edge of front cover.

    SYNOPSIS:  “In an alternate 18th-century world, America teems with blond savages whilst “Roumania” and Germany battle for European domination.  A magic book concoted by conjuress Aegypta Schen....

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Book cover ofDeath on the down beat 1
  • DEATH ON THE DOWN BEAT

  • Author: Sebastian FARR
  • Publisher: British Library
  • Comments:

    This is a first printing of the British Library re-issue B format paperback (130 x 198 mm). Introduction by Martin Edwards. The title was originally published in 1941 by J M Dent.  Read once very carefully.

    SYNOPSIS:   “As a rousing Strauss piece is reaching its crescendo in Maningpool Civic Hall, the talented yet obnoxious conductor Sir Noel Grampian is shot dead in full view o....

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Book cover ofMaking MOney 1
  • MAKING MONEY

  • Author: Terry PRATCHETT
  • Publisher: Doubleday
  • Comments:

    A first UK edition hardback with a full 1 to 10 number sequence indicating a first printing.  Bumped at head and tail of book spine. Age tanning to pages.  The leading edges on the first 57 pages are not as heavily tanned as the rest of the leading edges.   The dust jacket is complete and still shows the price but is showing signs of wear.  Creasing to edges.

    A Discworld Novel.

    ....
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Book cover ofAntique Hunters Guide to Murder 1
  • THE ANTIQUE HUNTER’S GUIDE TO MURDER

  • Author: C L MILLER
  • Publisher: Macmillan
  • Comments:

    A first UK edition hardback with a full 1 to 9 number sequence indicating a first printing.  Price still on dust jacket.  Read once very carefully.

    SYNOPSIS:  “For the past twenty years, Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village in which she grew up.  That is until news arrives that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freya’s estranged mentor, has diedR....

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Book cover ofSunken City 1
  • THE SUNKEN CITY (Signed Numbered Limited Trade Paperback)

  • Author: Tim CURRAN
  • Publisher: Weird House Press
  • Comments:

    A first signed numbered limited edition trade (larger-sized) paperback.  Limited to 100 copies only.  Unread.  The book is undated but the text copyright is 2023.

    Book #12 of 100.  SIGNED by Tim Curran and K L Turner(artwork) on the limitation page.

    SYNOPSIS:  “THE HORROR UNDER THE ICE!

    At the bottom of a prehistoric lake in Antarctica there is a city old as time....

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Book cover ofCruel Stories 1
  • CRUEL STORIES (Signed Numbered Limited)

  • Author: Donald TYSON
  • Publisher: Weird House Press
  • Comments:

    A first signed numbered limited edition hardback (100 copies only).  Unread. Price still on dust jacket. The book has been damaged in transit and is bumped at the bottom of the rear board.  The dust jacket is creased to match the bump.

    Book #12 of 100.  SIGNED by Donald Tyson and K L turner (artwork).

    SYNOPSIS:  “EXTREME HORROR – suitable for adults only.

    Th....

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Book cover ofVestal 1
  • VESTAL (Signed Numbered Limited)

  • Author: Charlee JACOB
  • Publisher: Delirium Books
  • Comments:

    A first signed numbered limited edition hardback (250 copies only) with a stated First Edition.  Unread.  Bought new at publication and stored carefully ever since.  Age tanning to pages making them yellow rather than white.

    Book #124 of 250.  SIGNED by Charlee Jacob on the limitation page.

    SYNOPSIS:  “For centuries the Dark Mother has provided a refuge to unwanted defo....

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Book cover ofTen Days Wonder 1
  • TEN DAYS’ WONDER

  • Author: Ellery QUEEN
  • Publisher: Pocket Books
  • Comments:

    A US paperback edition in good condition for its age.   There is some quite heavy tanning to the pages but the book remains is eminently readable. There is a long, diagonal crease that runs from the top right-hand corner to the bottom left-hand corner of the front cover. The book spine is rubbed at the extremities and there is some slight damage to the base of the book spine.  The covers are....

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Book cover ofThe Seat of the Scornful
  • THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL

  • Author: John Dickson CARR
  • Publisher: British Library
  • Comments:

    This is a first printing of the British Library re-issue B format paperback (130 x 198 mm). Introduction by Martin Edwards. The title was originally published in the UK in 1942 by Hamish Hamilton.  Read once very carefully.

    SYNOPSIS:   “When the police arrive at the holiday bungalow of the haughty Justice Ireton to find a man killed by gunshot and the high court judge brandishin....

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Book cover ofMurder at the Louvre 1
  • MURDER AT THE LOUVRE

  • Author: Jim ELDRIDGE
  • Publisher: Allison & Busby
  • Comments:

    A first UK edition hardback with a full 1 to 10 number sequence and a stated first edition.   Very small bump at head of spine and a small crease in the jacket to match the bump, all caused in transit from the publisher. Price still on dust jacket.  Read once very carefully.

    The Museum Mysteries Book 11.

    SYNOPSIS:  “Paris, 1899.  Abigail Wilson has received an invitatio....

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Book cover ofMurder at the Louvre 1
  • MURDER AT THE LOUVRE

  • Author: Jim ELDRIDGE
  • Publisher: Allison & Busby
  • Comments:

    A first UK edition hardback with a full 1 to 10 number sequence and a stated first edition.   Very small bump at head of spine and a small crease in the jacket to match the bump, all caused in transit from the publisher. Price still on dust jacket.  Read once very carefully.

    The Museum Mysteries Book 11.

    SYNOPSIS:  “Paris, 1899.  Abigail Wilson has received an invitatio....

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Book cover ofCruel Summer
  • CRUEL SUMMER (Signed Numbered Limited)

  • Author: Matt VENNE
  • Publisher: Tasmaniac Publications
  • Comments:

    A Signed Numbered Limited edition (100 copies only) paperback.  Stated first edition, first printing 2009.  Unread.  Tiny crease across the bottom corner of the front cover.

    Book #59 of 100 and SIGNED by Matt Venne on the limitation page.  Introduction by Joe R Lansdale.

    SYNOPSIS:  “Cruel Summer is a dark coming-of-age tale, set in the summer of 1985 against the very re....

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