Lawrence Block, set of 5 Bernie popular Rhodenban first addition HB novels, Burglars Can't be Choosers, The Burglar in the Closet, and 3 more
popular Very rare collection of the first 5 books in the gentleman burglar, Bernie Rhodenban series by Lawrence Block. Block was named Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and has written over 100 books. He is also well known for his series of Mathew Scudder, PI novels including Eight Million Ways to Die which was made into a movie along with several others.
These 5 hard back books are rare book club first editions complete with book jackets.
The Burglar Who Painted Like Mandarin, HB, DJ, first edition, 1983
The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza, HB, DJ, first edition, 1980
The Burglar in the Closet, HB, DJ, first edition, 1978
Burglars Can't Be Choosers, HB, DJ, first edition, 1977
The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling, first edition, HB, DJ, 1979
These are in great condition for age. Each book has name/dated on the inside front cover, there is some edge wear and 2 of the dust Jackets have a small hole along the spine, and there is a slight forward slant to each book spine. There is no other writing and no torn or folded pages and the bindings are tight.
These were from an estate and part of an individuals personal library. She had attached labels near the bottom of the spine on the dust jackets as pictured.
With this purchase you will receive all 5 books, a great edition to any collector of Lawrence Block.