{"product_id":"the-two-impostors-pierre-audemars-1st-edition","title":"The Two Impostors, Pierre Audemars — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1f99cd7af6f93e94-930\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2203 citation-end-2203\"\u003eLondon, John Long Limited, 1958\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1f99cd7af6f93e94-931\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, set in eleven point Bembo, pp. [viii], 192.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1f99cd7af6f93e94-932\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The book itself is remarkably well-preserved, boasting bright red cloth boards that remain tightly bound with sharp, unbumped corners and crisp, unoxidized black \"P.A.\" monogram tooling to the front board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The spine features clear black lettering and the publisher's unicorn logo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The text block is exceptionally clean, tightly sewn, and entirely free of foxing, marks, or previous ownership inscriptions. The dust jacket retains vibrant, unfaded colours to the front panel and spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; it is entirely unclipped, still proudly displaying its original \"11s. 6d. net\" price on the front flap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The jacket shows only mild signs of its age, primarily consisting of minor edge-wear, trivial rubbing to the spine ends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a few faint smudges to the stark white rear panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is typical for such a susceptible surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1f99cd7af6f93e94-933\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, first printing of Pierre Audemars's classic mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, expanding upon his established reputation for \"wry humour\" and \"delicate precision\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The volume is presented in its original red cloth binding with black stamping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, characteristic of the era's thriller outputs. It was printed in Great Britain by The Anchor Press, Ltd., Tiptree, Essex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1f99cd7af6f93e94-934\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is significantly enhanced by its striking, unclipped original dust jacket featuring an atmospheric, geometric cover design by Peter Toothill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Early M. Pinaud mysteries, especially those retaining a brightly coloured, intact dust wrapper without institutional stamps or major defects, have become increasingly scarce on the open market, making this an excellent addition to any collection of vintage British crime fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1f99cd7af6f93e94-935\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this gripping mystery, the dedicated Sûreté detective M. Pinaud embarks on a desperate pursuit of the beautiful but utterly ruthless Jeannette Gruhl, a notorious kidnapper of children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As Pinaud navigates a labyrinth of deception and danger, he is driven toward a bizarre and logical conclusion—a climactic case that will simultaneously stand as his greatest failure and his ultimate success\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53728928858451,"sku":"4109-RM-FR-VG","price":98.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_132815.jpg?v=1781012429","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-two-impostors-pierre-audemars-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}