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  • Up the Ladder of Gold – E Phillips Oppenheim – 1931

    Up the Ladder of Gold – E Phillips Oppenheim – 1931

    A first US edition published by Little Brown, Boston in 1931 one year after the UK First.

    Dedicated to P.G. Wodehouse – “To my friend “Plum” Wodehouse – who tells me what I can scarcely believe, that he enjoys my stories as much as I do his”.

    Octavo, 312 pages, overall a very good copy albeit a couple of edge chips and some repair and age to the dust jacket.

    “The amazing story of the man who made war impossible” Protagonist Warren Rand is a mysterious businessman of dimensions to more than rival Murdoch. He controls newsprint, dominates stock markets and world economies … buys more gold than they can dig up … until his real purpose is revealed!

    Oppenheim with an underlying message that resonates today

    $80.00

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  • The Mardi Gras [New Orleans] Murders – Bristow and Manning – First edition 1932

    The Mardi Gras [New Orleans] Murders – Bristow and Manning – First edition 1932

    First edition of this unusual murder mystery published by The Mystery League, New York and London in 1932.

    Octavo, 286 pages, very good condition albeit obvious chips to rare dust jacket designed by Gene.

    The Society dedicated to Dis – the Greek God of the Inferno are at the heart of murder at the New Orleans Mardi Gras. The gorgeous Cynthia Fontenay holds an elaborate costumed ball for Society members – everyone wears the satanic mask and scarlet lined black robe. Looks like number 47 had a bit of bad luck. The problem for the detectives is that there are fifty suspects.

    1932 First – Mardi Gras in New Orleans – not for the faint hearted

    $50.00

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  • The Bandit “El Caballero” – Leslie Charteris

    The Bandit “El Caballero” – Leslie Charteris

    A 1952 edition of an early Leslie Charteris thriller published by Ward Lock, London.

    Octavo, 255 pages, super dust jacket albeit, roughed at top and edge, forgive it for its rarity.

    Charteris had not really got into his “Saint” stride before this book which is centres on a South American modern-day bandit – Ramon Francisco De Castilla Y Espronceda also known as “El Caballero” … “The Knight”. To complicate things further Scotland Yard knew him as “The Cat” …. After his prowling habit.

    Flashy crime, besotted entanglements ensue.

    Charteris in the same world but with different characters.

    $50.00

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    Single & Single – John Le Carre – Pre-Publication – Uncorrected Proof Copy – Limited Numbered Run – 1999

    Produced by Hodder, London pre-publication numbered run of 1500.

    Octavo, original purple card wrappers, 336 pages in very good condition.

    Le Carre disclosed much later that the two main characters in this complex novel … a fraudulent money laundering London businessman and his son were based on himself and his father. Cornwell [Le Carre’s real name] senior had spent time in jail for insurance fraud and mixed with the Kray Brothers.

    A story which draws on the collapse of the Soviet Union and the development of Russian monied thuggery in the aftermath.

    Le Carre baring his soul – a special format for a special story

    $50.00

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  • The Tailor of Panama – John Le Carre – First edition

    The Tailor of Panama – John Le Carre – First edition

    A very good copy of the first Australian edition published by Hodder in 1996.

    Octavo, 336 pages in very good condition very good dust jacket.

    Le Carre’s amusing entertainment set in Panama and a homage to Graham Greene and his equally brilliant Our Man in Havana. The tailor experiences all sorts of difficulties … personal, financial and professional … he is a fine hand with the scissors.

    Panama when it was edgy first time round … a long way from Savile Row.

    $40.00

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  • The Trial of Mary Dugan – William Almon Wolff – First Edition 1928

    The Trial of Mary Dugan – William Almon Wolff – First Edition 1928

    First Edition published by Grosset & Dunlap, New York in 1928. Octavo, 335 pages, ownership inscription on front end paper. A very good copy in an excellent dust jacket.

    At trial, Broadway showgirl, Mary Dugan is accused of murdering her lover with a knife. She appears done for when her lawyer pulls out … but a twist and turn provides an uncertain and baffling mystery. Superb adaptation of the 1920’s play. Was to be made into a successful talkie in 1929 by MGM and then a second go in the 1940’s

    1928 First edition – Courtroom Drama keeps you alert

    $50.00

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