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New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1982. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8" by 5.5". None. A fine first edition, first impression, of Sue Grafton's influential debut detective novel ''A' is for Alibi', signed by the author to the title page. The first edition, first impression of this work. In the first state dustwrapper, which has '$12.95' printed to the front flyleaf, as opposed to the '$16.95' price that appears on the later impressions. Signed by the author to the title page. The first printing of this novel was seven-thousand five-hundred copies. Collated, complete. '"A" Is for Alibi' is a crime novel, set in the fictional city Santa Teresa in southern California. The novel follows the thirty-two year old private detective Kinsey Millhone, who is hired to solve the murder of a prominent divorce lawyer Laurence Fife. He had been killed eight years previously and his recently released wife was arrested for the death. The lawyer's death was linked to a similar death… Read More

New York: Various, 1982-2015. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. All copies are signed by Sue Grafton (1940-2017) on the title page except for "M is for Malice" which has a signature plate pasted to the half-title page. Included with the set is a copy of the slipcased limited edition, "Kinsey and Me: A Collection of Short Stories" published in a limited edition of 326 copies (300 numbered, 26 lettered copies) by the Bench Press in1991 and signed at the colophon by Sue Grafton, this being #205 of the 300 numbered copies. First Printings. 8vo. The rarest of the set, "A is for Alibi" has slight wear and scuffing to the dust jacket and is Very Good in condition, all other dust jackets are Fine. Heavy set, will require additional postage.

New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1982. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo, 274(1)pp. Beautiful Unread First Edition, First Printing with full number sequence, of Grafton's landmark first mystery, introducing Kinsey Millhome. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($12.95), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Inscribed, signed and dated by the author on the title page, (For Bill & Karen, Yours until 'Z' is for Zero. Sue, 5-10-86"). "Bill & Karen" are Bill & Karen Palmer, owners of "Bogies", a bar & restaurant that had been in Manhattan; the first mystery themed restaurant in America and which originated the "Whodunit Dinner Theater". It was a hangout for mystery writers who would come for signing events and played host to groups such as the Mystery Writers of America, the Baker Street Irregulars, and many others. So loved were the restaurant and the Palmers that they have been incorporated into the plots… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Holt Rinehart Winston, 1982. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by author on title page in her unique, beautiful calligraphic hand.. Mystery novel featuring wise-cracking female private investigator, Kinsey Millhone. When Nikki comes out of jail after serving a sentence for murdering her husband, she calls in Kinsey Millhone to track down the real killer. Sue Grafton was one of the most popular female writers, both in the US and in the UK before her untimely death in 2017 at the age of 77> "A" IS FOR ALIBI is the first boook in the 'alphabet' series to feature her celebrated sleuth, Kinsey Millhone. This is a very scarce, prized title, especially in this condition. Fine, first edition, first printing, in very fine first state dust jacket(#12.95 and 0482 on front flap0 in mylar-protected cover. M103

Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1982. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. A near fine first edition, first printing (one corner slightly bumped) in a fine dust jacket (with the original price of $12.95 present), signed by Grafton on a laid in bookplate. Housed in a custom-made collector's slipcase. Complete row of numbers and First Edition stated on the copyright page.

New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1982. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 1982 Holt, Rinehart Winston TRUE FIRST EDITION, FIRST Printing **SIGNED** directly on the front page. Though ex-library a very sold copy but with the usual wear including a very faded stamp at the top page edges. It is in VG/VG condition. The gray boards are very clean with very minor edge wear. a crease in the spine enad just a bit of a lean. Inside there has been reinforcement fo the endpages and a bit of wrinkling on the ffep. There is a white tape covering what was probably a library stamp not affecting any print. The text is clean and tight. The unclipped DJ shows very minor wear at the edges, corners and spine ends. Still an very rare true first!! **Brenbooks specializes in first edition mysteries, many signed! **BONUS** Receive the 1950 Rinehart First Edition of her father's 4th novel "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" in Vg/Vg condition. It is beautifully **SIGNED & INSCRIBED**… Read More

New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, [1982]. First edition. Touch of shelfwear to spine ends, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear along top edge and a touch of rubbing to spine ends. (14802). Octavo, boards. Signed by Grafton on the title page. The first Kinsey Millhone novel. "Sassy and irreverent, Kinsey is a very appealing character. She has an engaging sense of humor, an eye alertly poised to expose the phony, and a scathing tongue she isn't afraid to use." - St. James Guide to Crime and Mystery Novels pp. 438-39. Pronzini and Muller, 1001 Midnights, The Aficionado's Guide to Mystery and Detective Fiction, pg. 312.

Henry Holt and Co., 1982. US First Edition, First Printing Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Signed on the 1/2 title page. SIGNED. Protected in clear Mylar cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped in a box. We do not stock or sell ex-library or Book Club editions.

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New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982. 275 pp. Approximately 5 1/2 x 8 1/4". Pictorial dust jacket in near fine condition, with a vibrant cover, a few stains to rear cover, slight creasing, a small enclosed tear near the spine, original price of $12.95 on the flap, and no fading on the spine. Grey paper over boards, red lettering stamped crisply on spine, signed by the author on the title page, full number line, no visible marks, in fine condition. Sue Grafton (1940 - 2017) was an American novelist. This is the first book in her well-known "alphabet series" featuring private investigator Kinsey Millhone. Grafton also wrote screenplays and other 7 other novels before the alphabet series, 5 of which she destroyed unpublished.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The very first book in the author's renowned alphabet series & the one that introduced female private investigator Kinsey Millhone to the world. From the estate of a local mystery collector, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing hardcover book with original, unclipped DJ, which has been protected in a mylar cover since purchased Brand New. SIGNED by the AUTHOR in black marker (her name only) on title page. Both book & DJ are in Fine condition (our highest grade): just slightly less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean, binding strong & square, creamy white pages. Absolutely NO writing or underlining or highlighting. NOT ex-lib; NOT bce. The DJ is virtually flawless: bright & colorful NO fading or wear. A beauty! Please see our photos--they show the EXACT book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand!… Read More

Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982. first. hardcover. fine/fine. Signed first edition, as stated on copyright page and with number line from 1-10. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. Housed in a custom-made slipcase.

London: Macmillan, 1982-7. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8" by 5". None. Signed first UK editions of the first three of Sue Grafton's popular detective series, the 'Alphabet Murders'. In the original unclipped dustwrappers. In three volumes, being the first three novels in Sue Grafton's 'Alphabet Murders' series. The first edition thus of these works, being the first UK editions. Each volume is signed by the author to the title page. Each in the original unclipped dustwrapper. '"A" Is for Alibi' is a crime novel, set in the fictional city Santa Teresa in southern California. The novel follows the thirty-two year old private detective Kinsey Millhone, who is hired to solve the murder of a prominent divorce lawyer Laurence Fife. He had been killed eight years previously and his recently released wife was arrested for the death. The lawyer's death was linked to a similar death of a woman in Los Angeles. Both had died after taking poisonous oleander capsules, which had been… Read More

NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition, First Printing. Fine + in a VG+ to Near Fine DJ (small closed tear and crease at bottom of front cover being the only flaw). A crisp, bright, unread copy. Boldly signed by the author on the title page.

Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1982. Hardcover. 0030590485 . First edition hardcover with full number line. Signed by Sue Grafton to the title page. Slightest bump to spine head, slight rubbing to board edges, hint of soil to block edge else tight and square. The DJ in mylar is slightly toned to rear panel, very faint dampstain to bottom edge of rear panel. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author .

London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First Edition; First Printing. Hard Cover. 033341778X . SIGNED and inscribed on title page by Sue Grafton, "For Carol ... Yours until "Z" is for Zero, Sue 5-4-86." ; Tight binding, clean pages. Some age-toning to pages, typical for this book, otherwise As New. Not price clipped. An excellent copy of the First Printing of the First British Edition of the First Kinsey Millhone mystery. Protected in a new removable Mylar cover. No remainder mark. Not price clipped. Not ex-library. ; 8vo; 192 pages; Signed by Author .

U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1982. Endpapers professionally restored and book tightened. Bound in gray boards, stamped in red in matching noir-style dust jacket. A slight bit of wear to edges, but overall, a tight, clean copy of the first edition of the first Kinsey Millhone mystery. Signed on the title page by Ms. Grafton. 275 pp. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good ++/Very Good ++.

Henry Holt and Co, 1982-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good-/Very Good. 8x5x1. Signed. First printing. SIGNED, without inscription, by Sue Grafton on the title page. The volume is bumped at the spine ends and there is a jagged 2"x3" piece missing from the top corner of the front endpaper. The price clipped (an uneven 1"x2" clip on the top of the front flap) dust jacket, sleeved in mylar, is edge worn with small chips (greatest depth is 3/16" on the spine crown) and a 1/4" closed tear (top of rear panel).

SIGNED/Inscribed by Grafton on Title Page. First British Edition of Grafton's A. Fine in a fine jacket. You kill people you hate or you kill in rage or you kill to get even, but you don't kill someone you're indifferent to." Book #P3386. $498. We specialize in Rare, Signed, and Manuscript Ayn Rand, history, and science.

London: The Macmillan Co, 1986. First Edition ~1st Printing. Hardcover. SIGNED by author on the title page, her first Kinsey Milhone mystery; very good in very good dust jacket, in protective mylar cover; top corners of the dust jacket folds have staining on the interior (but not visible from exterior), former collector's name at top of free front endpaper, edges of pageblock toned else a tight square unmarked copy in unclipped dust jacket; first British printing with no later printings indicated; photos on request