The Dead of Jericho
London: Macmillan, 1981. First Edition. 8vo, 7 3/4 x 5 inches (197 x 127 mm); 224 pp. Original full black cloth binding with gilt title on spine, original dustwrapper, unclipped and protected in archival mylar sleeve. Pages clean with very light toning on edges, firmly bound.
FIRST EDITION – INSCRIBED "For Edgar | with every good wish | as always!" & SIGNED by the author.
This is the FIFTH novel from the series of 13 Inspector Morse books, by renowned English crime novelist Dexter (1930–2017). He was best known for creating the erudite, music-loving Inspector Morse, always supported by Sgt. Lewis. The novels are noted for complex, crossword-style plots recognized for their intellectual, witty, and deeply atmospheric depiction of Oxford, ensuring Dexter's legacy alongside classic mystery authors. His excellence was recognized with several Crime Writer's Association awards: Two Silver Daggers, Two Gold Daggers and A Cartier Diamond Dagger. He also received an OBE for his services to literature in 2000. The novels were adapted into the hit TV series Inspector Morse (1987–2000), starring John Thaw, which spawned the spin-offs Inspector Lewis and Endeavour. Dexter lived in Oxford, was an avid crossword setter for The Oxford Times; he died in 2017.
The author inscribed the book to his very good friend EDGAR GEOFFREY RAYNER (born 1927) who is an historian and prolific author of popular history books (many with co-author Ron Stapley, including Who Was Mr Nobody: Debunking Historical Mysteries, 2007; Debunking History, 2009; Debunking Women's History, 2010. Dexter and Rayner met while teaching at Wyggeston Grammar School —Colin Dexter's first teaching post after graduating from Christ's College, Cambridge. Although Dexter had moved on to Corby Grammar School by 1959, the two collaborated on two books on liberal studies, aimed at students in 6th form or first years of further education, in an attempt to stimulate discussion. The books were published in 1964 and 1965.
Condition: Fine / Fine.
Item number: 2292
ISBN: 0333317289
Price: $750.00
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