Book issued without dust jacket. Pictorial boards with black gold writing on spine; image of three boys, a clock and stairs on front board. Top and bottom of book spine rumpled and shows wear; edges of front and back board show dirt marks. Page edges and pages themselves yellowed; book has overall tight binding and pages still look in excellent condition.

Collins First Edition, Later Printing as indicated by ISBN both on copyright page and back board. List of other "Three Investigators" books (#1-12) also on back board.

#9 in the series of Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators; this copy is slightly smaller (approximately 7.5" x 4.75") than other hardcovers in this series and part of the "Collins Short Edition" published in the UK. Hardcover issued without dust jacket so unable to be protected by archival Mylar cover.

Book shipped for free via USPS Media Mail; Priority Mail is also offered but must be chosen at time of purchase. Book can also be shipped internationally but will be subject to eBay's International Shipping program's shipping fees.