The Baron and the Arrogant Artist, John Creasey as Anthony Morton — 1st US Ed

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The Baron and the Arrogant Artist, John Creasey as Anthony Morton — 1st US Ed

Name: The Baron and the Arrogant Artist, John Creasey as Anthony Morton — 1st US Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4876
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Publication: New York, Walker and Company, 1973.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. N/A.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains structurally sound and tight, with the textured boards appearing clean and square, bearing only minor edge-rubbing and slight bumping to the corners. The text block exhibits moderate foxing and age-spotting along the top edge and fore-edge, though this discolouration is largely confined to the exterior and does not heavily penetrate the internal margins. Internally, the pages are generally crisp and bright, free of severe tearing or distressing. The original dust jacket is well-preserved and vibrant; it displays mild shelf-wear, slight age-toning, and minor edge-rubbing, but remains a highly presentable example without any severe chipping or structural loss.

Catalogue Note: First published in the UK by Hodder & Stoughton in 1972 (an edition distinguished by its black and green cover), this Walker and Company printing from 1973 represents the true First US Edition of the 44th entry in the long-running Baron mystery series. It retains its original graphic dust jacket and features a charming pictorial bookplate for a previous owner on the front paste-down.

Because Walker mysteries from this era were often produced in smaller print runs and heavily absorbed by institutional libraries, clean and unmarked retail copies such as this are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.

John Mannering (aka the Baron), a reformed jewel thief turned respected antique dealer, returns for his 44th thrilling adventure. In The Baron and the Arrogant Artist, Mannering's tranquil life is disrupted when a brilliantly talented but infuriatingly haughty artist becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit, forgery, and murder. As Scotland Yard closes in, the Baron must utilize his encyclopedic knowledge of the art world and his old criminal instincts to clear an innocent name and unmask a ruthless killer before they strike again.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: John Creasey as Anthony Morton

Book Publisher: Walker and Company

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1973

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Baron Series

Country/region of manufacture: New York, United States

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