Pale Gray for Guilt
by Macdonald, John D
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- 4/4
- Seller
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Miller Place, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia & New York: Lippincott, 1968. Very Good in Near Fine jacket null In a clear protective Brodart mylar cover. Travis McGee steps in to thwart an attempt to prevent unscrupulous develper from stealing a marina from a widow. First state dust wrapper with the code 971 to top of inside front flap and price of 5.50 on bottom of inside front flap. No statement of printing signifying a first edition, first printing. Light staining to text blocks. Spine slant. Apparent ex-library copy with glue mark to rear free endpaper. Tape marks to both boards. Light wear to dj spine ends and small crease and one inch closed tear to bottom edge of rear flap.. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 4/4.
Synopsis
Pale Gray for Guilt (1968) is the ninth novel in the Travis McGee series by John D. MacDonald. The plot revolves around McGees investigation in to the death of his close friend Tush Bannon, who he suspects was murdered to acquire his waterfront property when he refused to sell to developers. In terms of series continuity, Pale Gray for Guilt is particularly important in that it involves a love interest, Puss Killian, who is central to the final book: The Lonely Silver Rain.
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- Seller
- Nothing Like A Good Book
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 1002754
- Title
- Pale Gray for Guilt
- Author
- Macdonald, John D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - 4
- Jacket Condition
- 4
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Publisher
- Lippincott
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia & New York
- Date Published
- 1968
- Keywords
- Mystery Author M
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mystery; Author M;
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