The Deadly Sunshade by Phoebe Attwood Taylor 1^st UK edition

UK post & packing cost: buy two books - same postal charge as for one. 

Published by Collins Crime Club 1941

The book is reasonably sound with the board edges & spine hinges showing a degree of rubbing, particularly noticeable at the corners of the boards. No immediately obvious knocks or bumps are to be seen. The boards & spine do display a wide range of marks – the upper board also carries a crease – not as readily visible as indicated by the scan.  The spine ends are quite worn & creased whilst the spine itself is somewhat faded. The lettering to the spine however remains very clear. Please see the attached scans.

Internally, the endpapers are clean & whilst the text block is generally clean, quite a few small marks crop up – these are usually, but not always, confined to the margins surrounding the text, none are obtrusive. (The largest noted mark has been partially disguised.)   The page edges are toned but somewhat spotting. There is no inscription. The book is in a removable plastic cover.

One of the earlier Asey Mayo crime novels from this popular author. An obviously well used copy of a fairly scarce title.

Whilst considerable attention is devoted to providing an accurate description, buyers should bear in mind the book’s age & the commensurate degree of wear & tear sustained. Consequently, some very minor faults, not otherwise detailed, are to be expected. 

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