John Dickson Carr Trio First Edition 1957 Harper & Brothers with Dust Jacket, Mystery Stories Collec

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Worthington, Ohio, US

This lot offers a first edition copy of “A John Dickson Carr Trio,” published in 1957 by Harper & Brothers, New York. The volume compiles three celebrated mystery novels: “The Three Coffins” (1935), “The Crooked Hinge” (1938), and “The Case of the Constant Suicides” (1941), all by renowned detective fiction author John Dickson Carr. The…

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This lot offers a first edition copy of “A John Dickson Carr Trio,” published in 1957 by Harper & Brothers, New York. The volume compiles three celebrated mystery novels: “The Three Coffins” (1935), “The Crooked Hinge” (1938), and “The Case of the Constant Suicides” (1941), all by renowned detective fiction author John Dickson Carr. The book features its original dust jacket designed by Arthur Hawkins, with notes of shelf wear, edge wear, and some short tears observed along the edges and spine. The binding remains sound, and the internal pages exhibit typical age toning but are clean and intact. This collection showcases Carr’s intricate plots and mastery of the locked-room mystery. Please refer to the included photos for all measurements. This edition is a significant addition to any collector of classic detective fiction or early twentieth-century literature.