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1943 Raymond Chandler “Farewell, My Lovely” Philip Marlowe First edition
$38.00
“Farewell, My Lovely” by Raymond Chandler, published 1943 by Pocket. Second appearance of the protagonist Philip Marlowe, after “The Big Sleep”, in novel form.
First edition, first ever appearance in paperback form.
This is a “good plus” paperback with a solid, albeit cocked spine. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. Back cover and lower spine have an approximate 2″ split. Covers show a fair amount of creasing. Internally, pages are of quality paper – rather unusual for the period – and are nice and bright.
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Considered to be one of the “big four” novels of Mr. Chandler’s writing career.
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| Weight | 32 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 10 × 4 in |
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