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UK: The Hansom Cab Publishing Company, 1888. Early Reprint . Soft cover. Near Fine. Madame Midas by Fergus Hume Early Reprint The Hansom Cab Publishing Company 1888. London. A near fine copy with no loose or damaged pages. Card covers are still firmly affixed and spine very much intact. Madame Midas by Fergus Hume is a mystery novel set in the Australian goldfields of Ballarat in the late 19th century. The story follows Madame Midas, a wealthy and eccentric woman who has made her fortune in gold. Madame Midas is a mysterious figure. She is known for her beauty, her intelligence, and her lavish lifestyle. However, she is also rumored to be involved in some shady dealings. One day, a man named Gaston Vandeloup arrives in Ballarat. He is a charming and sophisticated Frenchman, and he quickly wins Madame Midas's favor. However, Vandeloup is not what he seems. He is a fugitive from justice, and he is using Madame Midas to cover his tracks. Vandeloup's arrival in Ballarat sets off a chain of… Read More

UK: The Hansom Cab Publishing Company, 1888. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. Madame Midas by Fergus Hume First Edition The Hansom Cab Publishing Company 1888. London. A VG copy with no loose or damaged pages. Card covers are still very much intact. Spine showing light signs of wear. "Madame Midas" is a novel written by Fergus Hume. The story is set in the gold rush era of Ballarat, Australia, and follows the life of Madame Jeanne Midas, a beautiful and enigmatic Frenchwoman who arrives in the town with a vast fortune. The novel explores the themes of wealth, ambition, and social intrigue as Madame Midas navigates the complexities of society while trying to protect her newfound riches. As she becomes entangled in the lives of various characters, including a cunning mining speculator, the novel delves into the human desires and machinations of the time. "Madame Midas" is a captivating tale of love, ambition, and the allure of gold.

UK: Quality Press, 1935. Early Reprint . No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good. Madame Spy by Bruce Graeme Dust Jacket Only Early Reprint Quality Press c.1935. Paper backing to verso. VG.

UK: Muller, 1967. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. Madrigal Signed by John Gardner First Edition Muller 1967. Light offsetting to endpapers, no foxing or browning. A fine copy in a VG+ dust jacket, not price clipped. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED by John Gardner to fep. 

USA: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1927. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. The Magic Casket Association Copy Signed by R. Austin Freeman First Edition Dodd, Mead & Company 1927. New York. A near fine copy with no foxing or toning to contents or (uncut) edges. Covers completely unmarked and have no bumping to corners. In original near VG dust jacket showing general signs of wear. Not price clipped. Association copy inscribed and signed to the author's brother: 'Robert Freeman / with all good wishes from his brother, / R Austin Freeman / 18th December 1927.'

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1934. Early Reprint . No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good. The Magic Casket by R. Austin Freeman Dust Jacket Only Early Reprint Hodder & Stoughton c.1934. Vertical creasing likely caused as a result of folding. No loss and no fading to spine. Near VG.

UK: D.C. Thomson, 1940. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. Dudley D Watkins. The Magic Fun Book 1941 Annual Published D.C. Thomson 1940. The first of only two annuals produced by D.C. Thomson before the merger with its sister publication 'The Beano', a consequence of paper rationing during World War II. No inscriptions, unblemished throughout. Covers still very much bright with light shelfwear. A VG+ copy and very scarce.

UK: D.C. Thomson, 1944. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Dudley D. Watkins. The Magic-Beano 1945 Annual D.C. Thomson 1944. No previous owner's name inscriptions. No colouring in or scribbling and no loose pages. Near VG covers are bright with rubbing only to spine edges.

UK: D.C. Thomson, 1948. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+. Dudley D. Watkins. The Magic-Beano 1949 Annual D.C. Thomson 1948. A VG+ copy. Neat inscription on front pastedown in 'belongs to' section. Very small nick to title page margin (see image). No loose pages and no colouring in or scribbles. Binding still tight. Covers are bright and spine complete.

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1974. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The Magician by Simenon First Edition Hamish Hamilton 1974. A fine copy. Clean pages throughout and free of inscriptions. Covers bright, unmarked and without toning to spine or bumping to corners. In a fine dust jacket with no tears, loss or creasing. Not price clipped. An excellent copy.

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1972. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Maigret and the Madwoman by Simenon First Edition Hamish Hamilton 1972. A near fine copy. No inscriptions, lightly toned.edges. Covers bright and unmarked. In a fine price clipped dust jacket with no fading or creasing.

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Maigret and the Spinster by Simenon First Edition Hamish Hamilton 1977. A fine copy. Clean pages throughout and free of inscriptions. Covers bright and unmarked and no bumping to corners. In a near fine dust jacket with no tears or creasing. Not price clipped.

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Maigret and the Old Lady by Simenon First Edition Hamish Hamilton 1958. A near fine copy. Clean throughout and free of inscriptions. Covers bright and unmarked. In a fine dust jacket with no fading or creasing. Not price clipped. Scarce.

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1974. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Maigret and the Millionaires by Simenon First Edition Hamish Hamilton 1974. A fine copy. Clean pages throughout and free of inscriptions. Covers bright, unmarked and without toning to spine or bumping to corners. In a fine dust jacket with no tears, loss or creasing. Not price clipped.

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Maigret's First Case by Simenon First Edition Hamish Hamilton 1958. A fine copy. Clean pages throughout and free of inscriptions. Covers bright, unmarked and without toning. In a fine dust jacket with no fading or loss. Not price clipped. An excellent copy.

UK: Methuen, 1930. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The Major's Candle-sticks by George A. Birmingham Second Edition Methuen 1930. Published one year after the first. No inscriptions and free of any foxing or toning. Covers are lightly marked and VG. In slightly notched near VG dust jacket.

UK: Collins Mystery, 1939. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Make Way For the Mourners by David Hume J.V. Turner First Edition Collins Mystery 1939. No inscriptions, contents clean throughout. Covers near fine with silver lettering still bright and no toning to spine. In a reduced price first edition dust jacket, priced 4'- net. VG.

UK: Victor Gollancz, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Near Fine. The Malignant Heart by Celestine Sibley Dust Jacket Only First Edition Victor Gollancz 1958. Only one fold to sheet. Near fine.

USA: Farrar & Rinehart, 1932. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. The Man From Scotland Yard by David Frome First Edition Farrar & Rinehart 1932. New York. No previous owner's name inscriptions. No foxing to contents or (uncut) edges. Covers bright and unblemished. In a VG+ price clipped dust jacket that has no fading or toning to spine. "The Man From Scotland Yard" by David Frome follows the enigmatic detective, Anthony Gethryn, as he investigates a complex case. Gethryn is summoned to New York to aid in solving a perplexing murder, intertwining international espionage and a sinister conspiracy. The story delves into Gethryn's meticulous deduction skills, unraveling layers of intrigue and suspense. Set against a backdrop of post-World War II tensions, the novel engages readers with its intricate plot and dynamic characters. Frome crafts a captivating mystery that showcases Gethryn's intellect and resourcefulness.

UK: John Long Ltd, 1926. First Cheap Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The Man From Morocco by Edgar Wallace First Cheap Edition John Long Ltd 1926. Published the same year as the first. Completely unblemished throughout and no inscriptions or signs of ownership. Covers are VG. In like original pictorial dust jacket which has some internal strengthening to edges.