GARDNER, Erle Stanley (1889-1970). A pair of inscribed first editions, including:
The Case of the Dubious Bridegroom. New York: William Morrow & Company, [1949]. 8vo. Original blue cloth, front board and spine stamped in purple (some rubbing to binding, some light toning, thumb-soiling to text); original dust jacket (spine sunned and edgeworn, some edgewear, dampstaining, panels edgeworn with several short creased tears). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY GARDNER on the front free endpaper; ADDITIONALLY INSCRIBED ON THE DEDICATION PAGE BY THE DEDICATEE, CAPTAIN FRANCES G. LEE.
The Case of the Lucky Loser. New York: William Morrow & Company, [1957]. 8vo. Original red cloth, front board and spine stamped in black (some rubbing to binding); original dust jacket (spine a bit toned, some rubbing, light soiling). FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY GARDNER on the front free endpaper.