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American Pulp 1997 First edition Mystery collection with 35 short stories Hardcover with jacket
$14.00 – $17.00
This is a “very good” or better vintage hardcover wrapped in black paper, published in 1997 by Carroll & Graf of New York.
First edition.
Book is solid, text block closes tightly and square, a few small specks on the top edge, otherwise very bright. No loose, torn or folded pages. No writing or plates. Front board corners just so slightly bumped.
The matching DJ is not clipped, no tags, labels or marks. No tears. A small bit of edge wear, most at spine head and tail. Very uniform in color all around, not tanned or sunned. Available with optional removable archival cover for the jacket.
See accompanying images for full condition details and table of contents.
Some authors included:
Richard Matheson (author of “I Am Legend”)
Mickey Spillane
Leigh Brackett
Wade Miller
Ed Bryant
many more…
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Additional information
| Weight | 32 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 6 × 3 in |
| Dust jacket cover | No cover for jacket, Dustjacket in cover |
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