CARR: The Case of the Blind Barber (Gideon Fell #4) (Collier Books, 1984)

Description: TITLE: The Case of the Blind Barber (Gideon Fell #4) AUTHOR: Carr, John Dickson AUTHOR 2 (if applicable): Boucher, Anthony (Introduction) PUBLISHER: Collier Books, Date: 1984 ISBN: 0020183003 FORMAT: Paperback, 253 pages EDITION: First Edition Thus (Paperback, 1984) PRINTING [if applicable]: 1st Printing (Full Numberline) BOOK CONDITION: Very Good JACKET CONDITION: No Jacket (As Issued) DIMENSIONS (if available): 7.00 x 4.25 x 0.50 in. approx. KEYWORDS: John Dickson Carr, Case of Blind Barber, Dr. Gideon Fell, Ocean Liner, H.M.S. Queen Victoria, Razor DESCRIPTION: From the back cover: "It was a razor, of the straight, old-fashioned variety, and closed; but it had recently been used. 'Yes,' he said, 'the Blind Barber has been here tonight!" A vicious killer is loose aboard the H.M.S. Queen Victoria, and four raucous characters are hell-bent on tracking him down. Unprepared for the actuality of crime hunting and its strange circumstances-a blood-soaked stateroom bunk, a lethally sharp razor, an emerald elephant, and a reel of compromising film-they stumble over the clues and find themselves sinking deeper into misadventure and pandemonium. Only the famous Dr. Gideon Fell, also up to his chins in clues and comedy, can pin down the most cold-blooded of murderers in this high-spirited and entertaining mystery. John Dickson Carr, one of detective fiction's most popular and prolific writers, was president of the Mystery Writers of America and recipient of their Grand Master Award. He is well known for his deft characterizations, sense of humor, and taste for the bizarre. This novel, originally simply titled "The Blind Barber", is the fourth of the Dr. Gideon Fell mysteries. It was originally published in 1934. CONDITION: Edgewear to the covers, slight chip on the back outside cover edge, bumping to corners, wear along both hinges, price tag on back cover upper right corner. Spine is uncracked and sound. Interior is age-toned but appears unmarked. A solid VG copy. FROM THE BOOKSELLER: Thank you for visiting the Dactyl Books eBay Store! Dactyl Books is a second-hand and antiquarian reseller of books specialising in History, Science, Literature, and Mystery & Detective Fiction, but we have a little bit of everything in our boxes of goodies! If you are looking for a specific title or edition, don't hesitate to send it on to us and we will be glad to check our stocks and give you our opinion on how best to find your desired title. SHIPPING NOTES: Orders placed will generally be shipped within one business day. If you are in the United States and need the book faster, please choose the express shipping option for USPS. 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