Search Results: The Puzzle Lock by R Austin Freeman

Pan MacMillan Books, 1952. First Thus edition. vg. 1st Pan 180 1952 edition paperback paperback good to vg In stock shipped from our UK warehouse

House of Stratus, 2001. Paperback. New. new edition edition. 248 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.50 inches.

London: Pan Books, 1952 Tight and square, bright covers although faded at spine, unmarked internally. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

Dodd, Mead and Company. Collectible - Acceptable. First edition copy. Collectible - Acceptable. No Dust Jacket Spine slanted. Hinges and spine cracked. A brilliant detective, Dr. Thorndyke, uses his knowledge of forensic science and intricate mechanisms to solve the mystery of a murder involving a puzzle lock. (Detectives, Mystery, Murder, Forensics)

(London: Hodder and Stoughton: n.d.) Cl. pp. 320. Frontispiece. Short stories Front panel of jacket pasted on free front endpaper. Some staining to front cover and a stain to spine; some stains to top edge; some of the edges of boards rubbed or worn; external hinges cracking and repaired with glue long since; internally generally very good. and overall rated a good copy.

A. L. Burt. Collectible - Acceptable. New York: A. L. Burt Company, 1925. Sm 8vo hardcover. 327pp. Good book. No dust jacket. Slightly dampstained. Age toned. (detective, mystery, thorndyke, jewelry) Inquire if you need further information.

LONDON: HODDER AND STOUGHTON. F/VG+. PUB 1926. ISBN: THIS IS A SEPT 1934 REPRINT OF THIS DR. THORNDYKE MYSTERY UTILIZING. ISBN: ORIGINAL D.J. ARTWORK / DEDICATION TO VINCENT STARRET. BOOK IS FINE WITH NO WEAR OR FADING BUT DOES HAVE A OWNERSHIP NAMESTAMP ON THE FRONT FORE-EDGE OF THE TEXT BLOCK. D.J. IS WORN AT THECORNERS AND SP INE ENDS WITH A FEW SHORT EDGE TEARS AND SMALL SURFACECHIPS. BUT STILL A BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT, UNFADED, TIGHT COPY OF AN ELUSIVEFREEMAN TITLE IN ANY PRINGING AND EVER MORE SO IN A DUST JACKET. RAREPICTORIAL DUST JACKET WITH UPSIDE DOWN BLONDE-HAIRED HEAD AND FIVE BATSWHICH IS IDENTICAL WITH THE JUNE 1925 FIRST BRITISH EDITION.. Keywords: MYSTERY, INVISIBLE, ABCDEF.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1925. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. The Puzzle Lock by R. Austin Freeman First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1925. Short story collection. No previous owner's name inscriptions. Clean and unblemished throughout and no foxing to edges. Covers are VG and have no darkening or fading to spine. Supplied with a colour copy of the original dust jacket. "The Puzzle Lock" by R. Austin Freeman is a thrilling mystery novel featuring the brilliant detective, Dr. Thorndyke. When a wealthy man named Mr. Brodribb is found dead in his locked study, suspicion falls on his estranged nephew, Oswald. Dr. Thorndyke takes on the case and meticulously examines the puzzling crime scene. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he unravels a complex web of secrets, hidden compartments, and intricate mechanisms. With his keen observation skills and scientific expertise, Dr. Thorndyke gradually unravels the truth, ultimately revealing the surprising culprit behind the murder and the… Read More

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1925. First Edition. Hard Cover. Signed by Author. First UK Edition. Publisher's pale blue rough-grained cloth with lettering to front board and spine in black. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR IN THE YEAR OF PUBLICATION. Spine toned and a bit grubby overall about VG. Inscribed by the Author on the FFEP: "Alice Bishop/ from her friend R Austin Freeman/ 9th July 1925". No D/W. Photographs/scans available upon request.

USA: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1926. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. The Puzzle Lock by R. Austin Freeman First Edition Dodd, Mead & Company 1926. New York. A fine copy that has no signs of previous ownership. No toning or foxing to contents or (uncut) edges. Covers are clean and unblemished. No bumping or rubbing to corners. In original near VG dust jacket that has some shallow chipping to top edge. "The Puzzle Lock" by R. Austin Freeman is a thrilling mystery novel featuring Dr. John Thorndyke, a scientific detective known for his remarkable deductive skills. The story follows the wealthy businessman Mr. Bellingham, who is found dead in his study, with the only apparent clues to his death being a locked door and a cryptic puzzle. As Dr. Thorndyke delves into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deception and betrayal, and with the help of his friend and assistant, Dr. Jervis, he must use his intellect and scientific knowledge to solve the puzzle and uncover the truth behind… Read More