The Bat that Flits
London: The Crime Club by Collins, [1952]. From the Bart Auerbach Collection. 8vo. Original cloth; pictorial dust jacket. Some fading to cloth at edges and spine; jacket with a closed tear on rear panel and other light creases at extremities. Item #409242
First edition. The dedication copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To dear Bice (who asked to have this book dedicated to her) and to James (who knew nothing of it) from Norman 3.Sr[?]. 52." Collins had a successful career as an editor and writer before entering broadcasting (he was one of the major figures behind the establishment of the Independent Television [ITV]).
Price: $350.00
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