New York: Walker & Co, 1967. The second Chief Superintendent Lewis mystery. Ex-library with stamps to the end papers and edges of the text block, pocket removed from the rear end paper. Bumped and rubbed with wear at the edges, spine slightly cocked. Rear hinge cracked, pages tanned with tape residue to the boards and end papers. Jacket rubbed with small chips and tears. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. First Edition.. Hard Cover. Fair/Good. Ex-Library.

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Seller: MLC Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: D150082
Title: Talent for Murder
Author: Wainwright, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fair
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.
Publisher: Walker & Co
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1967
Bookseller catalogs: Mystery/Suspense/Thriller;

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First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Cracked: In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
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