By Oakley Hall.

Berkeley: University of California Press, (1998).

First edition, first printing.

First printing number code sequence 1 through 9 to the copyright page, ISBN bar code to the jacket's rear panel.

The ultimate cynic turns gumshoe in this historical mystery set in post-gold rush California. Journalist Bierce is pitted against the Morton Street Slasher, an early serial killer who marks the corpses of his victims with playing cards.

A presentable collectible.

Upper corner tips bumped, else near fine in gray linen over textured blue boards with silver embossed titles and playing card art to the spine, sewn binding, blue-and-white headband and tail-band; in a fine dust jacket with art featuring a Queen of Spades tobacco insert card.

The jacket will be placed in a quality Brodart brand, clear, removable protective sleeve, after photographing for this entry.

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