Mystery Stories
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1956. First Edition. First printing stated on copyright page of this first collection of short stories by Stanley Ellin. Forward by Ellery Queen (Queen's Quorum #113). In original unclipped jacket showing $3.00 price on inside flap and in a clear protective sheet. Some rubbing at edges and creases with minor chipping at head/tail of spine. Black covers with dulled bronze lettering and devices on spine. Corners slightly rubbed and a ⅛ inch tear at head of spine. Long edge slightly untrimmed. Unknown signature to ffep and a few pencil notes to same. Interior is generally toned, darker at edges and margins, clear text. Containing: 'The Speciality of the House,' 'The Cat's Paw,' 'Death on Christmas Eve,' 'The Orderly World of Mr. Appleby,' 'Fool's Mate,' 'The Best of Everything,' 'The Betrayers,' 'The House Party,' 'Broker's Special,' 'The Moment of Decision.'
Pages: (18) 237 Dimensions: 8 x 5¼ x 1⅛ . Very Good / Very Good. Item #4878
Price: $100.00