Item #41112 The Maltese Falcon. Dashiell HAMMETT.

The Maltese Falcon. New York: Grosset and Dunlap, (1930).

Early Reprint Edition, published contemporaneously with the Alfred Knopf published first edition and not the more commonly encountered 'Madison Square' printing by Grosset published in the early 1940's during wartime paper restrictions. This printing retains the original iconic dustjacket art and adverts for contemporary titles. Hammett's most resilient contribution to the hard-boiled mystery genre. Near Fine but for contemporary previous owner name and address at front free endpaper, in nearly Very Good dustjacket, quarter sized chip at lower spine end, dime sized chip at top rear panel, bit of a stain at top front panel edge, an inch sized chip at top spine end has been mended back into place using archival tape at verso.

Price: $600.00

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