NO BAIL FOR THE JUDGE. Signed.
London: Pan Books, 1956.
1st Edition. Soft cover. Signed by Author. Presentation Copy. First Edition, second paperback impression, of Henry Cecil's second legal/courtroom mystery Inscribed and dated by him on the title-page. "To Jo & Flo with love and best wishes from Henry November 1957." A just about fine copy in pictorial stiff card wrappers, as issued. 12mo. 156 pp. Although never produced, Alfred Hitchcock adapted No Bail for the Judge for the screen and foresaw Audrey Hepburn, Laurence Harvey, and John Williams appearing in the film. Steinbrunner & Penzler, Encyclopedia Of Mystery And Detection. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.
Item #30121 Price: US$60.00