John Gardner

A Complete State of Death (uncorrected proof)

Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1969. Hardcover. Uncorrected proof in printed wrappers and in the color illustrated dust wrapper. 256 pp. Near fine with some toning to the spine srtrip and edges of the text block. The dust jacket, the design of which was used for the trade edition, has a short tear to the top spine fold but is otherwise undamaged. Gardner introduces a new character, Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Derek Torry who investigates the murder of two criminals who were about to turn Crown's evidence against a sphisticated criminal organization. Fine / very good. Item #E23658B
ISBN: 9780224616331

Price: $40.00