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198539888New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1985. First printing. Fine in fine jacket. Signed first edition of the second Kinsey Millhone book in which the hard-boiled Santa Teresa private detective investigates a missing person case. Grafton hit her stride in this second book crystallizing the traits that made A IS FOR ALIBI so good: crisply drawn characters a steady raising of stakes and a sense of increasing momentum towards the inevitable conclusion - all overseen by the Kinsey Millhone in the fictional version of Santa Barbara California. The particular personality of Grafton's no-nonsense detective has spurred literary descendants across genres from thrillers to urban fantasy. 8'' x 5.25''. Original quarter red cloth grey paper boards silver-lettered spine. In original unclipped $14.95 red and black dust jacket with illustration by Linda M. Benson. 10 229 1 pages. Signed by Grafton in black felt pen on title page. Holt, Rinehart and Winston unknown
1985017697New York New York U.S.A.: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1985. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Three years after "A: Is for Alphabet" kicked off the author's renowned alphabet series featuring female private investigator Kinsey Millhone she's back for "B'' & would continue to appear over the next three decades until Grafton's untimely death in 2017 with the final book "Z" remaining unwritten. From the estate of a local mystery collector this is a FIRST EDITION First Printing hardcover with original unclipped DJ which has been protected in a mylar cover since purchased Brand New. SIGNED by the AUTHOR in black marker her name only on title page. Both book & DJ are in Fine condition: just slightly less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean binding strong & square pages creamy white & unmarked. The DJ is equally near-flawless: bright & colorful. A beauty in prime collectible condition! Please note: we are also offering a second printing of the First Edition unsigned for a more modest price; please see our listing #024481. Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays Pacific time; later orders Weekends & holidays ship very next business day. <br/> <br/> Holt, Rinehart and Winston hardcover
1985Q-0805016325Henry Holt and Co 1985-05-15. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Henry Holt and Co hardcover
1985024436New York New York U.S.A.: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1985. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by author on title page with herunique and beautiful e calligraphihic style. Wise-cracking female private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired to find a missing sister. However when the trail leads to Florida Kinsey finds herself caught up in a dangerous case involving fire burglary and murder. "B" IS FOR BURGLAR m the second in the Kinssey Millhone ;alphabet series won both the Anthony and the Shamus Awards as Best Novel. Sue Grafton was one of the most popular female writers both in the US and in the UK before her untimely death in 2017 at the age of 77. Fine first edition first printing in very fine mylar-protected dust jacket. Very scarce title in this condition. M103 <br/> <br/> Holt, Rinehart, and Winston hardcover
198561723New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1985. First edition. Hardcover. Near fine/near fine. SIGNED. 229pp. Octavo 21cm. 1/4 red cloth over gray boards. Title stamped in silver on spine. Minimal rubbing to extremities. In a mildly toned dust jacket. The second volume of Grafton's immensely popular "alphabet series."<br /> Signed by the author in black ink on the title page. Holt, Rinehart and Winston hardcover
1985CA4113Holt Rinehart and Winston 1985-01-01. Hardcover. New. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston hardcover
19851503078U.S.A.: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First edition second printing as indicated by number line 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on copyright page. Book is fine except for light fading along the top and bottom board edges. U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston hardcover
19859016951New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston 1985. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Bound in publisher's original red quarter cloth and grey boards spine lettered in gilt. Signed and dated presentation on the title page. <br/><br/> Holt, Rinehart and Winston hardcover
1989mon0003041070Holt Rhinehart and Winston 1989-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.1102 9.1299 6.5709. First edition with full numberline SIGNED by the author on the title page. Near fine in jacket. Holt, Rhinehart and Winston hardcover
1993376270Berkeley California: Black Oak Books 1993. Unbound. Fine. Broadside. Measuring 5" x 10.5". Fine. An excerpt from J is for Judgment published as a broadside from Black Oak Books in Berkeley on the occasion of a reading by the author. OCLC locates two copies. Black Oak Books unknown
19862988New York NY: Henry Holt & Company 1986. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Near fine in near fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author on title page signature only. 1st edition 7th printing. Dust jacket has mild crimping. Cap and base of the book spine have mild bumping. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 243 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white. Kinsey Millhone Mysteries Hardcover. Audience: General/trade. The Anthony Award-winning novel by the late Shamus Award- Ross Macdonald Literary Award- Cartier Dagger- Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award- and Bouchercon's Lifetime Achievement Award-winning author of the Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series. First editions are rare. Where possible all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve sealed in a ziplock bag wrapped in bubble wrap shipped in a box. <br/> <br/> Henry Holt & Company hardcover
1986018351New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Very nice copy of complimentary proof copy. Purchased from Sue Grafton's library. Bright clean unread copy. Long shallow crease on rear cover. No other issues. Signed neatly by author on title page. Rare at this point. This was the first time this publisher sent out an advance reading copy for a mystery. Provenance can be provided. . Signed by Author. First American Edition. Advance reading copy Softcove. Near Fine/No Jacket as issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Paperback
1986018352New York: Henry Holt 1986. Nice copy of author's third mystery in its first printing. Unmarked tight and square. Some of front endpaper miscolored from probable newspaper clipping having sat there. A few faint sports of foxing to top page edges. Price intact jacket is a nice one with no issues. In mylar. . First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt Hardcover
1986019075New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Nice copy of second printing. Signed by author on title page with no inscription. Pristine copy obtained from Sue Grafton's estate. No flaws. Provenance can be provided. Price intact jacket bright and fresh. . Signed by Author. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Hardcover
1986019794New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Solid copy in its first printing. Light soiling on rear board outer page edges and spine tanned a bit. Text itself is clean and supple From the Library of Sue Grafton label on front pastedown. Signed by author on title page. Provenance can be provided. Price intact jis a nice one with no flaws. It is protected in mylar. . Signed by Author. First American Edition. Hardccover. Very Good Minus to Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co.
1986014639New York: Henry Holt 1986. A very nice copy of author's third mystery in its first printing. Bright and fresh a crisp unread copy. Full number line beginning with the 1. In mylar. . First American Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt Hardcover
1987Q-0553264680Bantam 1987-04-01. Mass Market Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Bantam paperback
1987Q-0553280368Crimeline 1987-04-01. Mass Market Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Crimeline paperback
1986015520New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Nice copy of second printing. Signed by author on title page with no inscription. Crisp clean copy with no flaws. From author's personal library and purchased from her estate. Price intact jacket bright and fresh. In mylar. . Signed by Author. 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Hardcover
1986015549New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Very nice copy of complimentary proof copy. From Sue Grafton's Library. Bright clean unread copy with no issues. Rare at this point. This was the first time this publisher sent out an advance reading copy for a mystery. Provenance can be provided. . First American Edition. Advance reading copy Softcove. Fine/No Jacket as issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Paperback
1986015738New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Nice copy of second printing. Pristine copy obtained from Sue Grafton's estate. No flaws. Provenance can be provided. Price intact jacket bright and fresh. . 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Hardcover
19872111902161002815Printing History 1987. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of pages: 213p Size: 18cm Printing History paperback
1986010375New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Crisp unread copy. NO flaws. Second printing with $14.95 on front flap top. First printings of this book are scarce. Signed by author on title page no inscription. . Signed by Author. 2nd Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Hardcover
1986010632New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. NIce copy of first printing. Light bump to base of back board. Publishers book plate tipped in on front endpaper but no name placed on it. No markings and pretty crisp copy. Price intact jacket is lightly toned by age but white jacket lends itself to that. In mylar. . First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Hardcover
1986010633New York: Henry Holt & Co. 1986. Very nice copy of second printing. No flaws other than booksellers price label on back panel of jacket which should be removeable without problem. In mylar. . 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Holt & Co. Hardcover