• The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
  • The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
  • The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
  • The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
  • The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
  • The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
  • The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
  • The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE
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The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE

The Deep End Fredric Brown 1st UK Ed 1953 Boardman Bloodhound No 62 HC DJ RARE

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Key Details:

Title: The Deep End

Author: Fredric Brown

Publisher: T.V. Boardman and Company Limited, London

Year of Publication: 1953

Edition: First UK Edition

Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (now protected in removable mylar)

Series: Boardman Bloodhound Mystery No. 62

Language: English

Genre: Crime / Mystery / Detective Fiction

Pages: Approx. 190

Binding: Orange cloth boards

Illustrator: Cover art by Denis McLoughlin (uncredited but confirmed in bibliographic references)

Notable Markings: Previous owner’s name (Vassallo) in ink and stamp inside

Printed by: Jarrold and Sons Ltd, Norwich


Mini Story or Hook:

In this taut noir thriller, a murder investigation set against the backdrop of a thrilling beachside amusement park becomes a roller-coaster ride of twists. Reporter Sam Evans uncovers dark truths behind the death of a local Adonis, all while navigating deceit, suspense, and the underbelly of 1950s Americana. A quintessential Fredric Brown tale—fast-paced, sharp, and brimming with dark humour.


Condition:

Condition: Fair to Good – see detailed notes below.


This is a scarce first UK edition with original dust jacket:

• Dust jacket is intact and visually striking with vivid artwork, though it shows general edge wear, small tears, and corner chips (now preserved in a removable mylar sleeve).

• Cloth boards are clean and firm with minor rubbing to edges.

• Pages are unmarked and tightly bound, showing moderate age toning.

• A previous owner’s name and address are handwritten inside the front endpaper, with an additional name stamp (“Vassallo”) on the title page and flap.

• Foxing/staining visible to the endpapers and pastedowns.

• A solid copy of a hard-to-find classic noir mystery in collectible condition.

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