Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott Co., 1946. First edition. A near fine copy, some dustiness to cut edges, offsetting to front free end paper in a very good plus to near fine dust jacket, light rubbing to corners and folds, minor chipping to head and heel of spine panel. Dust soiling to white background of rear panel. (8545). Octavo, cloth. Story collection. The short story "Two Men in a Furnished Room" was the source for the noir film The Guilty (1947).

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 8545
Title: THE DANCING DETECTIVE
Author: Woolrich, Cornell, writing as "William Irish
Book Condition: Used - A near fine copy, some dustiness to cut edges, offsetting to front free end paper in a very good plus to near fine dust jacket,
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott Co.
Place of Publication: Philadelphia and New York
Date Published: 1946
Keywords: SC . Mystery . Film source

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