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Dell “map back” The Corpse Came Calling Brett Halliday 1942 Michael Shayne mystery Appears unread!
$51.00 Original price was: $51.00.$41.31Current price is: $41.31.
CONDITION: Near fine. No loose, torn or folded pages. Faint remainder of a penciled number/price (?) on front end paper, otherwise, no writing. Appears to be unread! Small scuff in surface on front cover upper edge, glossy coating on back cover along outer edge just starting to lift a hint
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Published in paperback form for the first time in 1956 by Bantam Books.
Superlative condition – you just don’t seen paperbacks from the ’50s this nice every day!
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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Ships in 1 to 3 business days, carefully packaged, every shipment with tracking.
SKU:
TCCC-42-1
Category:
Vintage Mystery Paperbacks
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| Weight | 16 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 6 × 2 in |
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