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The Red House Mystery

by Milne, A. A

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  • Paperback
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About This Item

New York: Pocket, 1940. Tiny sharp bump top of front cover, minor wear to tips of cover, about ten leaves with corner creases, and "perma-gloss" laminate partially missing and peeling away from paper cover; but cover is bright and spine square. A mystery by the author of Winnie the Pooh, a Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone mystery; originally published in 1922.. First Paperback Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good Plus..

Synopsis

The first and only detective novel written by the beloved author of Winnie-the-Pooh, The Red House Mystery was a 'locked room' whodunnit that was immensely popular. Published during the Golden Age of the detective novel, it featured an amateur sleuth setting about to solve a mysterious murder during a party at an English country house. 

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Bookseller
Purpora Books CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
7973
Title
The Red House Mystery
Author
Milne, A. A
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good Plus.
Edition
First Paperback Edition
Publisher
Pocket
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1940
Bookseller catalogs
Mystery;

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Purpora Books

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About Purpora Books

Purpora Books is a full-time business specializing in literature first editions, signed copies, poetry broadsides and fine press. Over 50% of our inventory is devoted to Canadian authors. We are committed to finding and providing our customers the nicest and most interesting copies available. Our bookroom is open by appointment - please phone ahead. We are always interested in buying books, from single collectible items to complete libraries.

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