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Raymond Chandler “The Big Sleep” Avon Library print 1943 Vintage early print paperback
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
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| Weight | 48 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 10 × 4 in |
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Raymond Chandler 4 novels in one book First edition thus 1986 Cloth & faux leather decorated vintage hardcover
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This is a "very good" cloth and faux leather wrapped vintage hardcover published by Chatham River in 1986, 692.
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1939 New York World’s Fair vintage book “Your World of Tomorrow” Details the presentation of hoped for future displayed in the Perisphere
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This is a large format, stapled soft cover, measuring 9 x 12", published in 1939 by Rogers-Kellogg-Stillson, Inc., 20 pages in total, filled with black and white artwork and photographs.
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