Mystery in Red, Francis D. Grierson — 1st Edition

£129.99

Mystery in Red, Francis D. Grierson — 1st Edition

Name: Mystery in Red, Francis D. Grierson — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4098-RM-F-VG-4
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Publication: London, Published for The Crime Club Ltd. by W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1931.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 251.

Condition Report: Very Good. Original blue publisher’s cloth remains tight and structurally sound, exhibiting only minor rubbing and light bumping to the spine ends and corners consistent with standard shelf-wear. The black lettering on the spine and front board retains excellent clarity and remains entirely unoxidized. The text block is firm and slightly age-toned, with some moderate scattered foxing apparent on the page edges, endpapers, and preliminaries. Internally, the pages are largely bright and free of major blemishes. The hinges are secure, with no signs of splitting or weakness in the binding.

Catalogue Note: A scarce first edition, published under the iconic Crime Club imprint by W. Collins Sons & Co. in 1931. Early Crime Club editions are highly sought after by collectors of Golden Age detective fiction, particularly when retaining their original cloth bindings in sound condition.

The front pastedown bears the striking, illustrated ex-libris bookplate of H. James and Phyllis Oxley, adding a pleasing layer of mid-century provenance. While lacking the original wrapper, this example presents beautifully in its original state.

Plunge into the shadowy world of Golden Age crime with Francis D. Grierson's Mystery in Red. When a baffling murder shakes a seemingly respectable circle, the investigation quickly spirals into a labyrinth of hidden motives, deceptive alibis, and unexpected twists. Bearing the hallmark intrigue of the Collins Crime Club, this classic whodunit challenges the reader to piece together the clues alongside the detectives before the final, thrilling revelation.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Francis D. Grierson

Book Publisher: W. Collins Sons & Co; The Crime Club

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 251

Book Publication Year: 1931

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Crime Club

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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