"The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope was first published by Farrar & Rinehart in 1943. A notation in the Library of Congress's first edition copy states it is a "war edition," meaning the novel's complete text appears at reduced size to comply with paper conservation orders of the War Production Board during World War II"--Title page verso.
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"The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope was first published by Farrar & Rinehart in 1943. A notation in the Library of Congress's first edition copy states it is a "war edition," meaning the novel's complete text appears at reduced size to comply with paper conservation orders of the War Production Board during World War II"--Title page verso.
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Used-Good. Good hardback (no dust jacket) 1st UK edition. Blue cloth with black. Pages a little yellowed, with a few spots of foxing on fore-edge; cloth very faded on spine, with some fading on boards.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x1; minimal wear on edges and cornersYour purchase benefits those with developmental disabilities to live a better quality of life.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
If you like stories situated in the pre-computer age, and like mysteries, C. W. Grafton has a story for you. He didn't write many stories, but the ones he did write are keepers.