Mystery of a Hansom Cab : A Startling and Realistic Story Of Melbourne Social Life by Hume Fergus W

Hansom Cab Publishing Company, U.K. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Undated but with 'One Hundredth Thousand' to top of title page as required and previous owner's inscription dated 1888 to front endpaper and Copac show it as [1888?]. 230 pages, size 7 inches tall by 4.75 inches with a 2 page catalogue to the rear. Bookseller's label to front pastedown 'K(?) Shing...Stationers...Foochow' a city in China!. Book - Signature to top of title page browning to endpapers, marking to some pages, a couple of small tears to page edges but otherwise remarkably clean, bright copy of this cheaply produced novel. Originally issued in paper covers here bound without wrapper in contempory half-leather and dark green cloth binding, with 6 double ruled lines to spine and gilt titling, rubbed to spine edge but still sound. An early and attractive copy of this cornerstone of any collection of classic detective fiction. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 201-750 grams. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Crime Fiction. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 003794..