VICTORIAN TALES OF MYSTERY & DETECTION:
An Oxford Anthology
Edited by Michael Cox Dust jacket art by Paul Slater Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1992. First edition, first printing. Red Lion Hotel, Oxfordshire postcard and printed letterhead stationary laid in. "Stratford 1992" written to the front end-paper, else nearly fine in black linen with gilt embossed titles and decorative rules to the spine; in a near fine dust jacket with very minor crimping to the upper shelf-edge; original "L17.95 net in UK" price still intact to the front inner flap. A collection of thirty-one crime stories by premiere authors that depict the atmosphere, language, sights, sounds and social distinctions of the Victorian age. Thick octavo; 578 pages; lengthy introduction; sources; select bibliography. FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT FIRST EDITION BOOKS THANKS! |