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The Scarab Murder Case, S.S. Van Dine, 1945 Tower Books Edition, Hardcover

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The Scarab Murder Case: A Philo Vance Story by S. S. Van Dine, published by The World Publishing Company, Cleveland and New York.

Tower Books Edition, First Printing November 1945. This classic Golden Age detective novel follows Philo Vance as he investigates a murder connected to Egyptian antiquities and museum intrigue. Known for its intellectual puzzles and detailed plotting, the novel blends art history, psychology, and methodical deduction in a tightly constructed mystery.

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Hardcover without dust jacket. Black cloth boards show noticeable fading, mottling, and surface wear, particularly along the edges and corners. Binding is intact with light age toning to pages; no visible writing or markings noted in the photographed pages.

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