on WHISPER TOWN By Judson [Pentecost] Philips. New York: Dodd, Mead Company, (1960). First edition. A selection in the publisher's superior Red Badge Detective mystery series. A standalone mystery where town members accuse a gifted teacher of the hit and run killing of three teens, and of evil influence on students. A rather elusive hardcover vintage collectible. Upper and lower spine edges and corner tips lightly rubbed, very mildly bumped to the upper shelf-edge, else tight, square, firm and very good in polished cream-gray linen boards with dark-blue Red Badge Detective insignia to the front cover and with dark blue insignia and titles to the spine, sewn binding; in an about very good rubbed dust jacket with mild soil stains and grey foxing dots, yellowing to the spine panel, a chip and creases to the upper rear panel, and chipping to the upper and lower spine ends; original printed $2.95 price still intact to the front inner flap. The jacket will be placed in a clear, removable protective sleeve, after photographing for this entry. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT VINTAGE MYSTERY BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.