The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham (First Edition)
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The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham (First Edition)
$750.00 USD
The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham (First Edition)
Authors: Margery Allingham
Location: London
Publisher: William Heinemann
Date: 1938
Edition: First Edition
Features: Stated first published 1938. Richard Portland-Smith disappeared without a trace three years ago – now Albert Campion has found his skeleton. The investigation of his suicide leads to Portland-Smith's former fiancée, the actress Georgia Wells, and to a series of deaths, apparently caused by "the hand of fate", but always in Georgia's interest. The tenth in the author's Albert Campion series. This volume once graced the personal collection of the legendary Charlie Watts (1941-2021), a luminary in the realm of rock music as the esteemed drummer for the iconic group, the Rolling Stones. Revered since the 1960s, the Rolling Stones' musical legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Beyond his musical prowess, Mr. Watts was a connoisseur of detective fiction, fervently seeking the most exceptional and rare copies for his collection. We are privileged to present one of the select volumes that once adorned Charlie Watts' esteemed library. This literary treasure serves as a testament to his discerning taste and passion for the finest examples of detective fiction.
Book Condition: Very Good+: Minor bumping and rubbing to corners and spine ends.
Dust Jacket Condition: Good: Wear to edges and spine ends with 1.5 inch chip to top front cover and chips off spine and flap hinges. In clear protective cover.
HCX24925-1
Authors: Margery Allingham
Location: London
Publisher: William Heinemann
Date: 1938
Edition: First Edition
Features: Stated first published 1938. Richard Portland-Smith disappeared without a trace three years ago – now Albert Campion has found his skeleton. The investigation of his suicide leads to Portland-Smith's former fiancée, the actress Georgia Wells, and to a series of deaths, apparently caused by "the hand of fate", but always in Georgia's interest. The tenth in the author's Albert Campion series. This volume once graced the personal collection of the legendary Charlie Watts (1941-2021), a luminary in the realm of rock music as the esteemed drummer for the iconic group, the Rolling Stones. Revered since the 1960s, the Rolling Stones' musical legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Beyond his musical prowess, Mr. Watts was a connoisseur of detective fiction, fervently seeking the most exceptional and rare copies for his collection. We are privileged to present one of the select volumes that once adorned Charlie Watts' esteemed library. This literary treasure serves as a testament to his discerning taste and passion for the finest examples of detective fiction.
Book Condition: Very Good+: Minor bumping and rubbing to corners and spine ends.
Dust Jacket Condition: Good: Wear to edges and spine ends with 1.5 inch chip to top front cover and chips off spine and flap hinges. In clear protective cover.
HCX24925-1