The Chinese Lake Murders; Three Cases Solved by Judge Dee
New York: Harper & Brothers [1960], 1960. First printing. Hardcover. 8vo. [4], v-x, [2], 211, [1] pp. Quarter black cloth over blue cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Price of $3.95 on front flap of dust jacket. A Chinese detective story suggested by original ancient Chinese plots. With twelve plates drawn by the author in Chinese style. A lovely copy of Van Gulik's fourth Judge Dee book, based on the historical Judge Dee, who served as a magistrate during the Tang Dynasty. Hubin 820. Very near Fine / Near Fine. Item #00007708
Very near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket with a few small traces of edge wear and a tiny closed tear to the rear panel.
Price: $75.00
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