First Editions of the first twelve Spenser Novels, all but one Signed or Inscribed by the Author (The Godwulf Manuscript, God Save the Child, Mortal Stakes,Promised Land, The Judas Goat, Looking for Rachel Wallace, Early Autumn, A Savage Place, Ceremony, The Widening Gyre, Valediction, A Catskill Eagle)
by PARKER, Robert B
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
After the first dozen Spenser novels the series, although entertaining and engaging, became increasingly formulaic. However, reading the first dozen novels in real time was a revelation. Spenser's tense interactions with his sometimes rival and sometimes friend Hawk practically crackled off the page. Condition details as follows:
1. *The Godwulf Manuscript* 1974. Fine in fine price-clipped dustwrapper. Inscribed to "a collector of the rare avis Spenser."
2. *God Save the Child* 1974. Fine in just about fine dustwrapper with nominal lightening at the spine. The only unsigned copy in the lot, and possibly the scarcest title in the series.
3. *Mortal Stakes* 1975. Fine in just about fine dustwrapper with a little rubbing and a tiny tear. Signed.
4. *Promised Land* 1976. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed.
5. *The Judas Goat* 1978. Fine in fine price-clipped dustwrapper. Signed.
6. *Looking for Rachel Wallace* 1980. Fine in fine dustwrapper but for two creases on front flap. Signed.
7. *Early Autumn* 1981. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Briefly Inscribed.
8. *A Savage Place* 1981. Remainder spray on bottom edge else fine in fine dustwrapper. Inscribed "...a savage place is hidden without a trace."
9. *Ceremony* 1982. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed.
10. *The Widening Gyre* 1983. Remainder spray on bottom edge else fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed.
11. *Valediction* 1984. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Briefly Inscribed.
12. *A Catskill Eagle* 1985. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Briefly Inscribed to "a youthful private eye.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 437764
- Title
- First Editions of the first twelve Spenser Novels, all but one Signed or Inscribed by the Author (The Godwulf Manuscript, God Save the Child, Mortal Stakes,Promised Land, The Judas Goat, Looking for Rachel Wallace, Early Autumn, A Savage Place, Ceremony, The Widening Gyre, Valediction, A Catskill Eagle)
- Author
- PARKER, Robert B
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Company, Delacorte Press
- Place of Publication
- Boston, New York
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Mystery, Archive
Terms of Sale
Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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About the Seller
Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
About Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
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