Paperback Original. Includes 'Trouble is My Business,' 'Pearls are a Nuisance.' 'I'll be Waiting,' 'The King in Yellow' and 'Red Wind.' Avon Murder Mystery Monthly No. 28. Creasing to the top right corner of the front cover, the bottom left corner of the rear cover and down the rear cover next to the spine. Two inch tear running up the spine from the bottom next to the front cover. Light staining to the top of the rear cover. Small piece torn from the outside edge of the final page. The pages are quite heavily browned with a little corner creasing but are otherwise unmarked. Cover illustration by Paul Stahr. First printing. Seller Inventory # 015341

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Five Sinister Characters

Publisher: Avon Book Company, New York

Publication Date: 1945

Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Illustrator: Stahr, Paul

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition

Store Description

On-line only. Stock of 5,000+ books. Mainly fiction first editions. Lots of Crime and Science Fiction in particular.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Raymond Tait
United Kingdom

Terms of Sale:

Prices do not include postage and packing. Payment must be received before books are despatched. Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to Raymond Tait, and must be in UK pounds sterling (GBP). Please do not send money until we confirm that the book is available. If you are not satisfied with the description of a book, it may be returned within 30 days with prior notice, in the same condition as received, for a full refund. If you have particular requirements regarding the condition of ...

More Information

Shipping Terms:

Orders usually ship within 2 business days.

UK Orders: Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lb, or 1 kg. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. If you are buying a small paperback or another small book then the postage and packing will generally be reduced by £1.50 and I will reduce the charge before processing your order.

European Orders: Shipping costs are based on books weighing 800g. For European orders I have only quoted a price for air mail. Not all European countries have been added so your shipping may appear high. Please note that I will adjust the charge I make if this is the case and postage to Europe will be lower than the rest of the world. If you are buying a small paperback or another small book then the postage and packing will generally be reduced by £1.50 and I will reduce the charge before processing your order.

Other overseas orders: shipping costs are based on books weighing 800g. I will generally use whatever method is covered by the standard postage charge but if you specifically wish to have it sent surface or airmail or anything else please ask and I will amend the charge accordingly. Please only choose the cheaper surface mail option if you do not mind waiting - the suggested upper time limit for this form of delivery is 60 days and it can take that long - and sometimes a bit longer. If therefore you wish to receive the book in 2-3 weeks then please opt for the more expensive postage option which will guarantee airmail delivery. If you are buying a small paperback or another small book then the postage and packing will generally be reduced by £1.50 and I will reduce the charge before processing your order.

Books are usually wrapped in bubblewrap and then in cardboard. Please ask if you have any particular requirements.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Check Cash PayPal Bank/Wire Transfer

Add to Wants