VAN DINE, S. S. The Benson Murder Case. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1927.

Presumed Second Edition. Van Dine's first mystery novel and famously scarce Haycraft-Queen cornerstone in which Philo Vance investigates the "sensational" murder of a Wall Street broker. This is the 1927 printing, one year after the extremely rare 1926 First Edition. Although 1928 editions turn up with some regularity, this earlier printing is rather scarce. Rear panel advertises "The 'Canary' Murder Case", with an advance notice of next season's Greene Murder Case. Basis for the 1930 Paramount Picture talkie directed by Frank Tuttle and starring William Powell and William Boyd. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket with shallow chipping to spine ends.

Price: $2,500.00