First Edition. No DJ. Name plate removed on last plastedown leaving tears. Leaf or part of DJ pasted onto first pastedown. Owner name marked out with marker on first paste down. Some wear to boards. Some foxing to end pages and page edges. Plastic protective cover applied to board.
Another great mystery romance. Published in 1973, there are no internet searches, cell phones available or any other "modern" methods available to help solve the case.