Charles Hogarth [John Creasey and Ian Bowen] — Murder on Largo Island

London, Selwyn & Blount Ltd. 1944 . Cloth. The scarce first edition of a gripping wartime murder mystery by John Creasey and Ian Bowen, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original grey cloth binding. First edition.  Complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper.  Charles Hogarth is the collaborative pseudonym used by John Creasey and Ian Bowen.  A thrilling wartime murder mystery set on a remote Pacific island, where five exiled supporters of a South American dictator are held under Anglo-American supervision. When one is murdered, an American federal agent and a Scotland Yard superintendent are called upon to investigate. In the publisher's original grey cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to extremities. Minor discolouration to spine and extremities. The odd light spot to rear endpapers. Hinge slightly strained between half-title and front flyleaf. Dust wrapper, a little worn. Age toned with light soiling and spotting. Edge wear, heavier to spine and extremities, resulting in the odd small chip, closed tear, and crease, more so to spine ends. Discolouration to upper corner of rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned but bright with one or two spots to fore edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good.