THE HOUSE OF COBWEBS
By Mary Reisner.
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, Publisher, (1944). Early reprint, originally published by Dodd Mead with the same jacket art. The second of nine well-plotted mysteries by Reisner is set in and around Manhattan and features a man framed for murder who must seek well-hidden, tiny clues to set a trap for the real killer. A beautifully preserved vintage hardcover. Fine, square and firm in strikingly fresh khaki-beige waxed linen with bright orange embossed titles to the front cover, and to the spine, sewn binding, upper page edges brick red; in a near fine dust jacket with short edge tears, small nicks and rubs to the upper spine end, fading to the orange spine panel title; original printed 100100 price code still intact to the front inner flap. The jacket will be placed in a quality Brodart brand, clear, removable protective sleeve, after photographing for this entry. PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT VINTAGE MYSTERY BOOKS THANKS! |