October 2024
Dashiell Hammett's Novels
30-10-24 Filed in: Books
On offer here is a lovely collection of the five novels published by Dashiell Hammett, all of which come from the library of American crime fiction writer Bill Pronzini with his stamp on the front paste-down:1. Red Harvest
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1929. First Edition, First Printing. A very good copy in a fine facsimile dustwrapper.
2. The Dain Curse
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1929. First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a fine facsimile dustwrapper.
3. The Maltese Falcon
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1930. First Edition, Third Printing (April 1930). A very good copy in a fine facsimile dustwrapper.
4. The Glass Key
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1931. First Edition, First Printing. A very good copy in a very good, price-cut original 1935 Grosset & Dunlap dustwrapper.
5. The Thin Man
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. First Edition, First Printing. A very good copy in a fine facsimile dustwrapper. Ownership inscription on the front free endpaper.
Price for the collection: CHF 2’750