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Hammett, Dashiell - The Maltese Falcon, 1st edition, 1st print - 1930

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Hammett, Dashiell - The Maltese Falcon, 1st edition, 1st print - 1930

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Hammett, Dashiell (1894-1961)
The Maltese Falcon, 1st edition, 1st print (1930)

Description:
Alfred A. Knopf, London, New York, 1930. Original publisherâ€™s light gray cloth stamped with a dark gray blue falcon within black single rule frame on upper cover, spine stamped in black and gray blue, blue top edge. First edition, first issue dust jacket with the summary printed on the front flap instead of the blurbs as seen in later printings.

Dimension (PO):
7 3/4 " x 5 1/2"
Dimension (CM):
19.7 x 14.0 cm

Condition report:
Pages intact without tears, creases or scribbles, some foxing, very slight stain on the cover, dust jacket split in 2 places with loss at the top and bottom of the spine

Condition

Condition report: Pages intact without tears, creases or scribbles, some foxing, very slight stain on the cover, dust jacket split in 2 places with loss at the top and bottom of the spine

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Hammett, Dashiell - The Maltese Falcon, 1st edition, 1st print - 1930

Name: Hammett, Dashiell - The Maltese Falcon, 1st edition, 1st print - 1930
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