Publication: Cassell, 1958, London
First edition. The author own copy of the fifth George Gently novel. Inscribed by the author in blue ink on the front fly leaf "July 17th 1958 / Author's copy." Lightly foxed at fore-edges, else a fine, bright copy in dust jacket lightly soiled on the rear panel. Chief Inspector Gently to investigate the murder of a small-time race-track crook found in a hopper at an old flour-mill. Provenance: the estate of Alan Hunter.
Inventory Number: 44251