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Sue Grafton. "Alphabet" Mystery Series, A-R.... (Total: 19 Items)
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Signed First Editions of Sue Grafton's "Alphabet Mysteries"
Sue Grafton. "Alphabet" Mystery Series, A-R.This lot contains nineteen books ("O" is for Outlaw is represented twice, in both U.S. and U.K. editions). "A-B" are published in New York by Holt, Rinehart and Winston; "C-O" are published by Henry Holt and Company; and "P-R" are published by G. P. Putnam's Sons. All are first editions, all are signed by the author, and all are in generally fine condition, in dust jackets, unless otherwise noted. Titles include: "A is for Alibi. [1982]. [and:] "B" is for Burglar. [1985]. [and:] "C" is for Corpse. [1986]. The only book in this lot without the words "First Edition" printed on the copyright page, but with the number string beginning with a "1." Faint toning to edges of jacket. Else fine. [and:] "D" is for Deadbeat. [1987]. [and:] "E" is for Evidence. [1988]. Faint toning around edges of jacket, primarily to flaps. [and:] "F" is for Fugitive. [1989]. [and:] "G" is for Gumshoe. [1990]. [and:] "H" is for Homicide. [1991]. [and:] "I" is for Innocent. [1992]. Binding very slightly cocked. Toning to edges of jacket flaps. Else fine. [and:] "J" is for Judgment. [1993]. This copy signed and dated March 26, 1993. [and:] "K" is for Killer. [1994]. This copy inscribed to "Margaret". Residue of removed sticker on front free endpaper. Else fine. [and:] "L" is for Lawless. [1995]. Signed "Sue Grafton" on title page, but we are unable to determine the authenticity of this signature. [and:] "M" is for Malice. [1996]. Signed "Sue Grafton" on title page, but we are unable to determine the authenticity of this signature. [and:] "N" is for Noose. [1998]. Signed "Sue Grafton" on title page, but we are unable to determine the authenticity of this signature. Small orange stain to front free endpaper; also, light discoloration to bottom corner of front free endpaper. Else fine. [and:] "O" is for Outlaw. [1999]. [and:] another copy. London: Macmillan, [1999]. First British edition. [and:] "P" is for Peril. [2001]. [and:] "Q" is for Quarry. [2002]. Top corner very slightly bumped. Else fine. [and:] "R" is for Ricochet. [2004].
Auction Info
2009 March Grand Format Rare Books Auction #6020 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2009
6th-7th
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