First edition hardcover copy of
The Case of the Restless Redhead, by Erle Stanley Gardner (William Morrow, 1954). The 45th book in Gardner’s very popular Perry Mason series,
The Case of the Restless Redhead finds Mason defending a young actress who was caught with stolen diamonds. This book was adapted into the very first episode of the
Perry Mason television series in 1957.
This book is in very good condition overall, with a bright dust jacket, a tight spine and no rips, tears, or other damage. The dust jacket had previously been taped onto the book, and some tape remains on the edges of the front and rear end flaps and on the front and rear endpapers. Previous author’s address label on first page, along with pencil erasures. Dust jacket now protected with a Mylar cover.