London: Ivor, Nicholson & Watson Limited, 1936. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Near Fine. Original dark green cloth, lettered in black to the front panel and spine. 8vo - 316 pp. In a bright and lovely example of the very compelling dust jacket. Cover art by Lowen. A murder mystery set in the English Countryside with an old Mansion.....
London: Zaffre, (2023). First Edition. Hardcover. Fine / Fine. As new. Unopened and unread. Signed and dated by the author to the title page. Number row on the copyright page with "1" being the lowest numeral.
New York: Minotaur Books, (2023). First Edition. Hardcover. Fine / Fine. As new. Unopened and unread. Set in Paris in the early days of World War II. An Inspector Lefort novel. Signed by the author directly to the title page.
London: John Long, (1943). First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine / Very Good. Original red cloth, lettered in black to the spine. 8vo - 160 pp. Printed on "thin war-economy paper." Pages just a tad toned but remaining supple and strong. "A psychological study of a young small-town reporter and his reactions to his first State execution." The jacket is bright.....
London: Jarrolds, (1946). First Edition. Hardcover. Fine / Near Fine. Original brown cloth, lettered in white to the spine. 8vo - 176 pp. In a nice clean and bright example of the dust jacket, showing only minor edge-wear. Kennington was basically a writer of thrillers. This volume combines both elements of an espionage thriller with comic elements. Set during World.....