Description: The Maltese Falcon Author: HAMMETT, Dashiell Title: The Maltese Falcon Publication: New York: Grosset and Dunlap, (1930) Description: Hardcover. Octavo, 267pp., plus advertisements. A fresh, fine copy in the publisher's orange cloth, satmped in black .One very gentle bump to one corner, and a small, contemporary owner's name on the front free endpaper, else essentially as new, with a deep greenish topstain. In a nicer than usual example of the dust jacket, which preserved the immortal design of the first trade printing. Small chip affecting the "UN" in "DUNLAP" at the base of the spine, a few shallow nicks and tears, ad the spine panel just a tinge sun-faded, but a most attractive example. This copy printed from the plates of the sixth Knopf printing (per the copyright page). A number of G&D reprints offered in the market are actually much later printings, from the WWII era, which can be identified by the "Madison Square" logo on the rear panel. This copy was probably printed within a year or so of the first trade printing. The first trade edition in this condition will set you back mid-five figures. This uncanny near-contemporary reprint is a very handsome budget-friendly substitute. The book that introduced Sam Spade, whose character was immortalized by Humphrey Bogart in the 1941 film adaptation. Fine / near fine. Seller ID: 11996 Subject: Detective fiction Cleveland Book Company, ABAA Rocky River, OH As a small, independent bookseller in Cleveland, Ohio, I deal in general used, rare, and antiquarian books, autographs, manuscripts, pamphlets, and personal and family papers in all subjects. My family has been in the antiquarian book business since 1971. We are proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and several other leading trade organizations, and adhere strictly to their codes of professionalism and ethics. Guarantee All items may be returned within 30 days, with a full refund including shipping costs if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 5 to 14 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem! We take pride in our business and make every attempt to describe each item in our inventory accurately according to the highest standards of the rare book trade.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 999 USD
Location: Rocky River, Ohio
End Time: 2024-09-15T20:32:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Author: HAMMETT, Dashiell
Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap
Year Printed: 1930
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
