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The Last Mile (First Edition, wrappered issue, inscribed by the author)

The Last Mile (First Edition, wrappered issue, inscribed by the author)

The Last Mile (First Edition, wrappered issue, inscribed by the author)
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The Last Mile (First Edition, wrappered issue, inscribed by the author)

by John Wexley

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New York: Samuel French, 1930. First Edition. First Edition, wrappered variant. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page: "To Audrey and Bill / Happy we are together / John Wexley / 2/14/46." Name stamp of one of the inscribees, Audrey Wood of Westport, Connecticut, on the front endpaper.

Basis for the 1959 film noir starring Mickey Rooney and Frank Conroy.

Near Fine in perfect-bound wrappers. A few faint reader's creases on the spine, and faint offsetting on the endpapers, else fresh and unread. In a custom green quarter-leather clamshell box.

The Dark Page II: 1959-1965, p. 200.

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Bookseller
Royal Books, Inc. US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
156567
Title
The Last Mile (First Edition, wrappered issue, inscribed by the author)
Author
John Wexley
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Samuel French
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1930
Keywords
Books into Film | Film Noir | Theatre | Prison
Bookseller catalogs
Books into Film; Film Noir; Theatre; Prison;

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First Edition
In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Inscribed
When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
Wrappers
The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Clamshell Box
A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....

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