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Chandler, Raymond
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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The Simple Art of Murder. London: [Western Printing Services Ltd. for] Hamish Hamilton, [1950]
8vo (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.; 184 x 120 mm). Half-title. Publisher's rose cloth with gilt-stamped title on spine; slight rubbing at extremities. Publisher's pictorial dustjacket, in mylar; head and foot of spine chipped affecting a few letters, small fold tears at edges of front flap, small edge tears at top of upper and lower covers.
8vo (7 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.; 184 x 120 mm). Half-title. Publisher's rose cloth with gilt-stamped title on spine; slight rubbing at extremities. Publisher's pictorial dustjacket, in mylar; head and foot of spine chipped affecting a few letters, small fold tears at edges of front flap, small edge tears at top of upper and lower covers.
Literature
Bruccoli A9
Condition
Publisher's rose cloth with gilt-stamped title on spine; slight rubbing at extremities. Publisher's pictorial dustjacket, in mylar; head and foot of spine chipped, small fold tears at edges of front flap, small edge tears at top of upper and lower covers.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First English edition of his ninth book.