SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE; 1913 Book by Earl Derr Biggers

Description: SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE 1913 Book by Earl Derr Biggers Up for bid is the following: 1 –hard-cover: SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE; 1913 Book by Earl Derr Biggers. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Synopsis (from Wikipedia) Novelist Billy Magee makes a bet with a wealthy friend that he can write a 10,000-word story within 24 hours. He retires to a summer mountain resort named Baldpate Inn, in the dead of winter, and locks himself in, believing he has the sole key. However; he is visited during the night by a rapid succession of other people (melodrama stock types), including a corrupt politician, a crooked cop, a hermit, a feisty girl reporter, a gang of criminals, etc., none of whom have any trouble getting into the remote inn—there appear to be seven keys to Baldpate. Magee gets no work done, instead being drawn into the hijinks of the other visitors. He eventually foils a plot by the crooks to steal money from the hotel safe that is earmarked for a city street railroad deal, and he falls in love with the reporter. He observes derisively that all of these complicated incidents and characters are ones that he has written over and over again. Just before midnight, he finds out that everyone is an actor hired to perpetrate a hoax, orchestrated by Magee's friend to keep him from completing the story. In the epilogue, the inn is empty, and a typewriter is clattering upstairs: Magee has finished his story before midnight and won the bet. He reveals that nothing had happened during the 24 hours; all the preceding melodrama, including the actors and hoax, constitute the story. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers; New York. Date Published: & Copyright Date: ©1913. Description: This book is in fair condition. Both covers and the spine are in fair condition, with some spots, wear and edge wear. The pages are in fair condition, with some foxing, wear and edge wear. The edges of the pages are in good condition. Binding: in good condition. This book has about 408 pages. There are a few photos and descriptive text. In a cursory look, I did not notice any writing or underlining in this book, which measures about: 5-1/8” wide x 7-5/8” high. Contents: See second image. I have tried to honestly describe this interesting and historic book. Send an e-mail to ask any specific questions you may have, before you bid. There is no reserve, a low minimum bid, reasonable shipping, & every reason to start bidding. Thanks for looking. Enjoy your bidding experience! You can pay instantly with your credit card through eBay, which I prefer. Postage / Shipping is $5.73 in the U.S. (includes moderate charges for Media Mail postage, a shipping envelope, packing materials, & handling). For International shipping costs, check with me before you bid. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. I will be happy to combine shipping for 2 (possibly more) similar items purchased within 3 days to save shipping costs—contact me before you send payment. Payment accepted in U.S. Dollars: eBay, etc. (for all bidders). Payment must be received within 3 days after auction ends. I hope you decide to bid on the following: 1 –hard-cover: SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE; 1913 Book by Earl Derr Biggers.

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Location: Grants Pass, Oregon

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