The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition

The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition

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The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
  • The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition
The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition

The Writing on the Wall and other stories, Val McDermid — Limited Signed Edition

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Publication: London, Revolver, 1997

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. 47.

Condition Report: Very Good. The cream card wrappers remain structurally sound and the wire-stitched binding is tight, holding the pages securely without any significant staple rust. The front wrapper is generally clean with only minor handling wear and a sharp, unblemished mounted illustration. The rear wrapper, however, exhibits a distinct, sharp-edged rectangular block of toning and sunning across the upper half, alongside a very minor surface abrasion near the lower edge. Internally, the pages are uniformly bright, crisp, and entirely free from foxing, making for an excellent reading experience. The author's signature and limitation numbering in blue ink are exceptionally bold and clean, undisturbed by any fading or offset.

Catalogue Note: This is the notably scarce limited and signed edition of Val McDermid's short story collection, issued as Revolver #2. Strictly limited to a print run of just 200 copies, this specific example is hand-numbered as copy 63 and signed by McDermid in blue ink directly to the limitation page.

The minimalist chapbook production features a mounted colour cover illustration by Nicholas Sykes. Bringing together six of McDermid’s previously published stories into one elusive volume, this edition rarely surfaces on the open market and remains a highly desirable acquisition for completist collectors of modern Scottish crime fiction.

A rare and highly collectible volume for fans of Scottish crime fiction, The Writing on the Wall and other stories brings together six gripping tales by the acclaimed Val McDermid. Ranging from twisty, traditional mysteries to darker, psychological explorations, this compact anthology highlights the author's remarkable versatility and mastery of the short form. It is a captivating read that distils the essence of McDermid's suspenseful storytelling into a series of bite-sized, hard-hitting narratives.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Val McDermid

Book Publisher: Revolver

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: Limited Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 47

Book Publication Year: 1997

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: Nicholas Sykes

Book Series: Revolver

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

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