MORTIMER, John (Editor)

THE OXFORD BOOK OF VILLAINS

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1992. First Edition. Boards. (xii) 431 pp. SIGNED in ink by John Mortimer on the title page ("With best wishes / John Mortimer"). Price-clipped illustrated dust jacket. Introduction by John Mortimer. Index of Villains. Index of Authors. Black boards with gilt titling. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2". Anthology of villany curated and edited by the inimitable John Mortimer, Q.C., the father of Rumpole of the Bailey. Chapters include "Master Crooks", "Murderers", "Seducers and Cads". Con Men" and others. But for the price-clipping of the jacket, an As New copy in a Fine jacket. As New / Near Fine. Item #2517

Price: $45.00