The Singing Bone

Editorial: Hodder and Stoughton, Bungay, Suffolk, United Kingdom, 1931

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Publication: London, Hodder and Stoughton, 1931 Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 255. Condition Report: Very Good. The volume presents highly attractively in its publisher's original terracotta cloth, remaining firm, tight, and remarkably square. The boards are pleasingly bright, completely free from any significant shelf-wear, while the black-ruled borders and lettering remain sharp and unrubbed. There is only the most minor bumping to the spine head and tail, alongside the lightest touches of wear to the extreme corners. Internally, the binding is robust and the hinges are entirely sound. The text block shows typical age-toning, with some moderate spotting and foxing concentrated along the top and fore-edges, though the interior pages are otherwise largely bright and clear of significant blemishes. A standard previous ownership inscription is present to the front free endpaper, otherwise the volume is entirely free from any distracting marks or annotations. Overall, a highly sturdy, vibrant copy of a classic work. Catalogue Note: This is a fifth printing (May 1931) of R. Austin Freeman's landmark collection, originally published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1912. The volume is famously significant for introducing the "inverted" detective story format, a structural innovation explicitly outlined in Freeman’s preface. By revealing the criminal's identity and methodology at the beginning of the narrative and dedicating the latter half of the story to the detective's deductions, Freeman fundamentally changed the landscape of crime fiction. Dr. John Thorndyke, his renowned medico-legal forensic investigator, remains a cornerstone of the genre. While true 1912 first editions command significant premiums in the antiquarian market, attractive early reprints from the 1920s and 1930s, such as this excellent example, are highly sought after by collectors of Golden Age detective fiction as accessible alternatives, especially when preserved in such bright, robust condition. In The Singing Bone, R. Austin Freeman upends the traditional whodunit by answering the central question in the very first chapter. Presenting a radical new approach to the mystery genre, this collection of stories features the brilliant forensic investigator Dr. John Thorndyke. Instead of guessing the killer, the reader is invited to watch Thorndyke meticulously gather clues, apply scientific rigor, and logically deconstruct the crime. Rich in atmospheric Edwardian detail and ingenious plotting, this collection remains an essential masterclass in the inverted detective story. …

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Detalles bibliográficos

Título
The Singing Bone
Autor
R. Austin Freeman
Editorial
Hodder and Stoughton, Bungay, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Año de publicación
1931
Estado
Very Good
Encuadernación
hardcover
Ilustrador
N/A

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Broadhursts of Southport Ltd is one of the oldest second-hand and antiquarian bookshops in the country,having been established in 1920 by Charles Kenyon Broadhurst who many years later became President of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association(ABA).The business has traded continuously since then on four floors of our listed mid-nineteenth century building in the centre of Southport.(homepage at www.ckbroadhurst.co.uk)The ground floor is occupied by our New Bookshop,and the other three floors comprise an extensive Childrens Department,eight second-hand book rooms containing upwards of 100.000 titles on most subjects,and two large Rare Book Rooms with a wide and interesting selection of material.Recently an annexe was added to house our considerable stock of Aviation and Military titles. In addition to books,we stock a varied selection of 18th-20th C.prints and maps and operate a bookbinding and restoration service. Our stock is added to constantly with new material coming in every week and we are always keen…

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