A Dip Into Murder, Roger Ormerod — 1st Edition, Signed

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A Dip Into Murder, Roger Ormerod — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: A Dip Into Murder, Roger Ormerod — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5846
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Publication: London, Robert Hale Limited, 1978.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 192.

Condition Report: Fine. The publisher's original black cloth boards are well-preserved, remaining rigid with sharp, unbumped corners and unblemished faces. The silver gilt lettering to the spine remains bright and unoxidised. The text-block is firmly and squarely bound, opening smoothly while retaining the tightness characteristic of an unread volume. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from foxing, toning, or reading wear. The original dust jacket is unclipped, retaining the publisher's printed price on the front flap, and is free from edge-wear, tears, rubbing, or creasing. It is now safeguarded in a protective sleeve, retaining its original wrap-around 'SIGNED' bellyband.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first impression.

This particular copy features a handwritten presentation inscription on the title page: "With affection / to my friend Eileen / Roger Ormerod". This is inscribed to Eileen Dewhurst, a fellow British crime writer.

Signed first editions of Ormerod's early works are uncommonly found on the open market. This copy is further distinguished by the retention of its original 'SIGNED' promotional bellyband.

In this Elsa Mallin mystery, seventeen-year-old Carol Turner emerges from the past into the life of George Coe, bringing more questions than answers. When she becomes inextricably linked to a murder, and is found in possession of a weapon that could expose multiple secrets, investigator Dave probes deep into the convoluted case. While George helplessly allows events to unfold around him, it is ultimately Elsa Mallin who must endure the greatest suffering before the truth about Carol Turner releases her.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Roger Ormerod

Book Publisher: Robert Hale Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 192

Book Publication Year: 1978

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: An Elsa Mallin Story

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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