First edition thus “Halfway House” Ellery Queen mystery Vintage 1944 Pocket Book paperback
$27.00
This is a Pocket Books vintage paperback published in 1944.
First edition thus, first time published as a paperback edition.
This is a “very good -” or better vintage paperback. No writing, no loose, no torn or folded pages. Text block closes tightly. Some light, vertical creasing on the front cover, no color breaking. Some light chipping on cover edges and spine. Tinting to the text block edges is lightly sunned or rubbed in some places, not spotty.
Better than most of this type!
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, well packaged.
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| Weight | 16 oz |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 5 × 2 in |
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