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c1959 8vol Vintage Crime Fiction Book Collection Bulk Lot PAN Books Paperbacks

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c1959 8vol Vintage Crime Fiction Book Collection Bulk Lot PAN Books Paperbacks

A Broad Collection/Library of 8 Crime Fiction PAN Paperback Books. Includes The Following Volumes:
  • Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1959 3rd Printing - 221 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, good condition.
  • The Case Of The grinning Gorilla by Erle Stanley Gardner - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1963 5th Printing - 224 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, cocked forward, good condition.
  • Inspector West At Bay by John Creasey - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1963 4th Printing - 186 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, cocked forward, pages tanned etc good condition.
  • The Crying Game by John Braine - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1968 1st Edition - 238 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, good condition.
  • The Clue Of The Twisted Candle by Edgar Wallace - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1967 4th Printing - 173 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, pages tanned etc good condition.
  • The Case Of The Musical Cow by Erle Stanley Gardner - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1967 5th Printing - 189 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, pages tanned, cocked forward, cover creases etc good condition.
  • Perry Mason The Case Of The One-Eyed Witness by Erle Stanley Gardner - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1966 2nd Printing - 187 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, pages tanned, cocked forward, light cover stains etc good condition.
  • Accident For Inspector West by John Creasey - Published by Pan Books Ltd: London 1957 1st Edition - 191 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages, light staining to covers cocked forward, pages lightly tanned etc good condition.
" This appealing mid-twentieth-century collection brings together eight classic PAN paperback crime and mystery titles, published between 1957 and 1968, representing a golden era of British and American popular fiction. The group includes works by some of the genre's most recognisable names, notably Erle Stanley Gardner's Perry Mason mysteries, John Creasey's Inspector West novels, Edgar Wallace's enduring crime fiction, John Braine's socially charged thriller, and the hugely popular Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis. Together, they form a vivid snapshot of post-war paperback publishing, characterised by bold cover art, dramatic typography, and accessible storytelling aimed at the mass market.

The strength of the collection lies in both its variety and cohesion. Gardner's titles deliver tightly plotted courtroom and investigative mysteries, while Creasey's Inspector West novels explore darker police procedurals rooted in British urban life. Edgar Wallace contributes classic crime intrigue from one of the genre's foundational figures, and John Braine's The Crying Game stands out as a more psychologically charged, socially observant work of late-1960s fiction. Auntie Mame, though lighter in tone, remains an iconic and highly influential novel, adding breadth and visual appeal to the set. Collectively, the books reflect the evolution of crime and popular fiction across two decades.

Condition across the collection is consistently good for vintage paperbacks of this era, with all volumes complete and firmly bound, showing expected age-related toning, some cocking, and light cover wear consistent with careful reading rather than neglect. As a bulk lot, this group offers strong decorative and collectible appeal, particularly for those drawn to vintage PAN cover design, mid-century crime fiction, or classic paperback libraries. It would suit collectors of crime and detective fiction, admirers of Perry Mason and Inspector West, and anyone seeking an authentic slice of 1950s-1960s paperback publishing history. "

Refer to condition notes in Description for each book. Some inscriptions present. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Measures 18.5cm x 11cm x 1.5cm (largest book) x 5 volumes

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Literature

    • PRODUCT DETAILS


    Condition: Good
    Binding: Softcover, Wraps
    Special Attributes: 8 Books Included
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Refer to condition notes in Description for each book. Some inscriptions present. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: Various
    Publisher: PAN Books
    Year Printed: 1959
    Sub-subject: Crime Fiction