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Description

Heading: 297313_14.jpg
Author:
Title: Hammett, Dashiell
Place Published: The Glass Key
Publisher:New York
Date Published: Alfred A. Knopf
Description: 1931

(8vo) original grey cloth. First American Edition.

Preceded by the English edition, also published by Knopf. Layman A4 2.a

Condition

Chipping at spine head, rubbing at foot of somewhat sunned and slightly leaning spine, stains to cloth; a few stains with a dampstain to top corner; mild toning; very good.

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Dashiell Hammett The Glass Key 1st US

Name: Dashiell Hammett The Glass Key 1st US
SKU: 65472626
Price: 120 USD
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