The Fine Books Company

First Editions, Manuscripts, Proofs, Letters & Periodicals of the 19th & 20th Century in the Areas of Rare and Collectable:

American & English Literature
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Mystery / Detective Fiction
Children's / Illustrated Books
And Select Non-Fiction

Welcome to Catalogue #63, 19th & 20th Century English and American Mystery / Detective Fiction, which like all our catalogues issued, is only a sampling of our stock.

We issue several catalogues a year, these being in the above area as well as in the fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy and 19th & 20th Century English and American Literature. We also actively purchase Children's and Illustrated books and Select Works of Non-Fiction. So if your collecting habits extend into these other areas as well, then won't you please let us know.

This catalogue, long overdue, reflects many purchases made during the last 6 years. Within you'll find the usual fine grouping of authors first books, advance copies and proofs, signed and / or inscribed books, manuscripts and letters, and perhaps some surprises as well. As the items listed herein range over the last 162 years with some rare and important works highlighted, I am hoping that there will be something here to please you.