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Raymond Chandler “The Omnibus” 4 Classic Murder mystery novels c.1969 Vintage hardcover
Original price was: $24.00.$19.44Current price is: $19.44.
This is a “very good” vintage hardcover published by Knopf circa 1969, 693 pages, book club edition.
The binding is tight, not split or weak. No loose, torn or folded pages. Text block is square, closes tightly. Text block edges are fairly bright, not thumbed, showing some light foxing on outer and bottom edges, upper edge just slightly dusted. Board corners are crisp, not bumped, spine head and heal mildly bumped. Lettering and decoration on the spine is bright, not rubbed or faded. White wrapped spine shows some mild light spotting in a few places.
The matching dust jacket is not clipped. Some edge wear with a little chipping, most pronounced at the spine edges. Flap fold corners and edges show some wear with light chipping. Spine is sunned. No labels, writing or marks.
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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| Weight | 48 oz |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 5 × 2 in |
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