Description
The first edition, first printing of “A” is for Alibi by Sue Grafton.
Octavo, [10], 274pp, [2]. Metallic red title on spine with original gray boards. Stated “First Edition” on copyright page with a full number line. Previous owner’s name on the front free endpaper, faint bookplate remnant on front pastedown. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $12.95 retail price on front flap, touch of shelf wear, short closed tear along top edge of front panel, a bright, near fine example.
This was the debut mystery novel from Sue Grafton, part of a future “Alphabet Mystery Series.” The first edition had a print run of 7,500 copies.
