Ellery Queen's The Tragedy of X

The book is in fair condition, with a sturdy red cloth cover. The spine shows some wear, particularly at the edges, and the pages are tanned due to age. There is no dust jacket present. The binding remains intact, though the book exhibits typical signs of handling and shelf wear consistent with its age.

"The Tragedy of X" by Ellery Queen, published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1940, is a notable entry in the realm of detective fiction. This edition, printed in New York, reintroduces the character Mr. Drury Lane, originally published under the pseudonym Barnaby Ross. Ellery Queen, a pseudonym for the collaborative cousins, is renowned for intricate plots and intellectual puzzles. This particular edition, produced during wartime conditions, is complete and unabridged, emphasizing its historical context and production constraints. While not a first edition, it holds value for collectors of mystery and detective narratives. The book is in fair condition with a sturdy red cloth cover, lacking a dust jacket, and shows signs of age-related wear.