A" Is for Alibi. A Kinsey Millhone Mystery - Inscribed -
Sue Grafton
1982 - Holt, New York - First Edition
A fine copy, inscribed –
For Becky with warmest regards
from Kinsey & me
Sue Grafton
Sue 10-27-85
Introducing the sassy California private eye Kinsey Millhone, Sue Grafton’s alter ego, one of the earliest females of the hard-boiled detective variety – ‘There’s no place in a p.i.’s life for impatience, faintheartedness, or sloppiness. I understand the same qualifications apply for housewives’. References: Herbert, The Oxford Companion to Crime & Mystery Writing, 190. Symons, Bloody Murder, 208.
Octavo. pp. [10] 275 [3]. In publisher's grey paper-covered boards, spine lettered in metallic red, publisher's device stamped in blind to rear board. Dust jacket priced $12.95 to upper corner of front flap, and the code ‘042’ on the lower corner. Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. Ref: 109086 Price: HK$ 12,000
For Becky with warmest regards
from Kinsey & me
Sue Grafton
Sue 10-27-85
Introducing the sassy California private eye Kinsey Millhone, Sue Grafton’s alter ego, one of the earliest females of the hard-boiled detective variety – ‘There’s no place in a p.i.’s life for impatience, faintheartedness, or sloppiness. I understand the same qualifications apply for housewives’. References: Herbert, The Oxford Companion to Crime & Mystery Writing, 190. Symons, Bloody Murder, 208.
Octavo. pp. [10] 275 [3]. In publisher's grey paper-covered boards, spine lettered in metallic red, publisher's device stamped in blind to rear board. Dust jacket priced $12.95 to upper corner of front flap, and the code ‘042’ on the lower corner. Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. Ref: 109086 Price: HK$ 12,000