The Chinese Maze Murders. A Chinese Detective Story suggested by three original ancient Chinese plots Gulik, R. H. van Literature

First edition. Illustrations by the author in Chinese style. xiii, 322 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Published by van Hoeve six years before the London edition. Uncommon in nice condition. Evers, A bibliography of Dr. R. H. van Gulik, p. 51 Black cloth, map endpapers. Fine copy in near fine pictorial dust jacket adapted from the drawing on p. 227 (spine panel faintly toned, a couple of spots of rubbing). Black and white wraparound band with blurb by Agatha Christie). Bookseller stamp of Angus & Robertson Melbourne on verso of flyleaf Illustrations by the author in Chinese style. xiii, 322 pp. 1 vols. 8vo