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DEATH AFTER BREAKFAST
By Hugh Pentecost, pseudonym of Judson Pentecost Philips. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, (1978). First edition, first printing. First printing number code sequence 1 through 10 to the copyright page. A selection in the publisher's superior Red Badge mystery series. The thirteenth mystery featuring the smart, detecting, Beaumont Hotel manager Pierre Chambrun. Mild age-toning to the inner hinge areas of the end-papers as usual, faint soiling to the outer upper page edges, else near fine in polished red linen with Red Badge insignia and titles in black to the spine, white clean inner pages; in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of fading to the spine panel, upper spine edge lightly crimped; original printed $6.95 price still intact to the front inner flap. The jacket will be placed in a quality Brodart brand, clear, removable protective sleeve, after photographing for this entry. PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT VINTAGE MYSTERY BOOKS |