Craig Rice 8 FACES AT 3 First edition 1939 and 50 similar items

8 FACES AT 3 By Craig Rice, pseudonym of Georgiana Ann Randolph Craig. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1939. First edition, First printing. An original first edition, FIRST printing in a NEW, high-quality facsimile dust jacket. A volume in the Inner Sanctum Mystery publications. Later published as DEATH AT THREE. Rice's debut novel and the first of thirteen mysteries featuring investigating lawyer and tough private detective, John J. Malone with side-kick rich couple sleuthing helpers Jake Justus and Helene Brand--who are seen in nine more of Malone's novels. Adapted to a 1951-52 thirteen episode television series 'The Amazing Mr. Malone' starring Lee Tracy. Also adapted to numerous radio plays, and based on the character for the 1950 film 'Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone' starring James Whitmore and Marjorie Main. This first book is considered to have a superior puzzle mystery, and shows Rice's highly rated characters spiced with comedy and a fast-paced plot. A nicely presentable first edition collectible. Former owner's name in tiny print to the upper edge of the inside front cover, small address label to the front end-paper, slight rubbing to the upper spine edge and corner tips, some mild, minor soils to the covers with small amber line stain to the upper rear cover, small spot to the upper edge of the rear end-paper, else very good and sound in orange waxed linen with black Inner Sanctum Mystery insignia to the front cover and with black titles and insignia to the spine; in a crisp, new, high-quality facsimile first edition dust jacket. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT VINTAGE MYSTERY BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.