Although it was first published in 1947, Gilbert began this novel in the years immediately before World War II and didn't finish it until he returned from active duty. Set behind the walls of the residential Close of Melchester Cathedral, it's a classic British mystery in which a young Scotland Yard detective is asked to interrupt his holiday to find out if the accidental death of Canon Whyte was indeed an accident.
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Although it was first published in 1947, Gilbert began this novel in the years immediately before World War II and didn't finish it until he returned from active duty. Set behind the walls of the residential Close of Melchester Cathedral, it's a classic British mystery in which a young Scotland Yard detective is asked to interrupt his holiday to find out if the accidental death of Canon Whyte was indeed an accident.
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Seller's Description:
Fair. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 252. Original publisher's grey cloth, lettered red at the spine. From the Donald Rudd collection of detective fiction. Slight marks and slight discolouration at spine, otherwise near very good in somewhat used, poorly repaired, good only dust jacket. Front panel of jacket in good order showing a man in a long grey coat, holding a walking stick, within an archway, looking towards the silhouette of a cathedral (designed by Bip Pares).
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Poor. Used, spine is creased, front and back cover has scratches, outer edges have scuffs, outer pages have gone Brown, book content is in readable condition. 192 p.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket. Buff cloth a little faded & slightly foxed on spine. Dust jacket by Pip Bares bright, but slightly worn at edges with a little discolouration on spine. DJ not price-clipped, & protected in removable clear film.
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Good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. Could have library markings. Ships promptly!
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Good. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages.
