The Crime of the Century - Kingsley Amis 1985 The Mysterious Press 1st US Printing HBDJ Herman Melville the dust jacket covers are

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against a background of Roman decadence and corrupt Eastern religion

with John Stuart Mill

who reported wonders so amazing they were met with disbelief

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The Crime of the Century - Kingsley Amis 1985 The Mysterious Press 1st US Printing HBDJ Herman Melville the dust jacket covers areCondition: Acceptable: Signs of wear and consistent use. See images for the condition of this book. First US printing! Blurb: When a series of murders performed by a killer with a peculiarly thin blade take place in London, Detective Superintendent Bill Barry is recalled from retirement. Doctors, psychologists, lawyers and politicians join in the hunt, but the biggest crime is yet to come. First published as a six part serial in "The Sunday Times"