About 100 copies are issued for most well-established authors, newer authors are usually offered in runs of 75 or 85 copies.

All books are hand-bound with quarter-leather spines and marble paper sides over boards, coloured top edges and coloured end papers.

A lettered "de luxe" state is also produced to a higher standard with raised bands and signed by the author of the appreciation.

Scorpion Press began life in 1991 and has been issuing about five books each year in a special binding.

A specialist in crime fiction, the Scorpion series with its distinctive design, small limitation and author appreciation - has an increasing following with collectors from around the world.

They are valued by the discerning collector as they add distinction to any collection of modern first editions.

Many of the books are now out of print and, as a consequence, when they surface on the market are frequently offered at a premium.

We endeavor to cover the whole range of modern crime writing and thrillers - including spy fiction, historical and adventure.