McBain, Ed — Fiddlers

Orlando, Florida, An Otto Penzler Book / Harcourt, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Scarce in the trade in this state and condition, being a SIGNED copy, with Ed McBain's signed bookplate laid in. Signed in the presence of the previous owner, "VJ Books," publisher of Norwood Press, of Tualatin, Oregon. Superior copy, gift-quality condition, inside and out, no discernible wear, bright and shiny dust jacket. Bound handsomely in a two-tone, brown cloth over boards, black cloth-backed spine, with sharp and distinct lettering to spine. Stated First Edition, First Printing, with "b" in "number" line present, as per Harcourt propensities then. A novel of the 87th Precinct by the late Mystery Writers of America Grand Master- and British Crime Writers Association Diamond Dagger-winning of the Matthew Hope series and (as Evan Hunter) "The Blackboard Jungle." 257 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . As New/As New,