The Opera Murders

by Kirby Williams

A novel which follows Dr. Thackeray Place as he investigates crime in Chicago. At the time of publishing, the New York Times book review hailed Kirby Williams--an unattributed pseudonym--as being in the same category with contemporary masters of the mystery genre. 259 pages. 5.25" by 7.5"

Scarce FIRST EDITION, First Printing, with "A" on copyright page. Published by: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 1933.

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Boards are covered in a green cloth burlap finish.
• Boards and spine ends exhibit light scuffing.
• Bottom corners are gently bumped.
• Spine ends are a little soft.
• Binding is secure, and slightly cocked.
• Front pastedown shows 2 creases. Upon close examination, one crease corresponds to a bend in the front board. 
• Owner's signature on ffep.
• Text block edges are toned with some dust. Fore edges are deckled, head has faded red inking, foot shows smudge near corner.
• A few smudges to the interior margins, and some toning.
• Page 7 shows a .5" tear at bottom edge. Dog-ear style crease to pg 207. 1/4" blemish in foot margin runs pgs 203-209 includes small hole.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• VS20151027

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