CARR, John Dickson Patrick Butler For The Defense New York: Harper, 1956. Price: $20.00 Hardcover. First edition. Near very good in a fair dustwrapper with a water stain on the rear panel, folds and scuffing on both panels. Item #292202 Add to Cart Ask a Question item image John Dickson Carr birth name: John Dickson Carr born: 11/30/1906 died: 2/27/1977 nationality: USA View Reference Info Biography American author of detective stories.more