ECKERT, Josephine [aka Josesphine Eckert Gill]

The Practicing of Christopher

New York: Dial Press, 1947. First Edition. Octavo. Cloth boards; dustjacket; 246pp. Text evenly age-toned, else tight and fine in the original Arthur Hawkins dustwrapper, slightly darkened on spine panel, lightly worn at extremities, still Near Fine.

Bright copy of the author's uncommon first book, winner of the Avery Hopwood prize for 1946. Eckert went on to pen a few Crime Club mysteries in the Fifties, under the name Josephine Eckert Gill.

Price: $75.00

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