First edition, first printing. Original red cloth with silver lettering to the spine, in the dustwrapper designed by Geoffrey Whittam, who also provides the illustrations within. A near fine copy, the binding square and firm, the contents clean and without inscriptions or stamps. Minimal pushing to spine tips. In the bright dustwrapper, rubbed to spine tips and corners. Closed tears to the lower edge (c. 1.5cm, with associated crease, sealed from the reverse with tape) and upper edge (c. 1cm) of the lightly soiled rear panel; small nick (0.5cm) to the upper edge of the front panel. Not price clipped (10s. 6d. net to the front flap).
The 12th book in the Romney Marsh series. "An ex-hearse, a midnight fishing trip and a lifeboat rescue all play a part in one of the best stories this author has written" (from the jacket).
Stock code: 21120
£175
London: Collins.
1960