John Newton Chance — Death Under Desolate

London , Robert Hale Limited, 1964. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of the crime novel by John Newton Chance. A crime novel by John Newton Chance, a prolific science fiction and mystery writer. He often wrote under pseudonyms, and had a career in the RAF during the 1940s. He is possibly best known for writing the 'Bunst' children's series, about an inventor and his sidekick. First edition. In a paper covered binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, sound with shelfwear. Dustwrapper is bright and generally smart and is protected with Brodart wraps adhered to front and rear pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Front free endpaper has been removed and replaced with a new sheet. Library ink stamps and marks to front pastedown, page following front free endpaper, title page and rear pastedown. Generally bright with occasional spot and marks. Good . Ill.: None. Good/Very Good.