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Raymond Chandler “The Big Sleep” Avon Library print 1943 Vintage early print paperback
$158.00 Original price was: $158.00.$127.98Current price is: $127.98.
This is a “good plus” or better vintage American paperback published in 1943 by Avon Books.
First edition, thus, as identified by McBride’s Identification of First Editions.
Binding is tight, no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing, tape or labels, no sign of any moisture exposure. Mark across top of text block, otherwise no. Covers show some reading wear, a little surface rubbing in a few small spots.
See images for complete condition details.
A rather scarce edition.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
1 in stock
Ships in 1 to 3 business days, carefully packaged, every shipment with tracking.
SKU:
tbsnal-43-1
Categories:
Vintage First Editions, Vintage Mystery Paperbacks
Additional information
Weight | 48 oz |
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Dimensions | 12 × 10 × 4 in |
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