SHADY LADY.
by ADAMS, Cleve F. (Cleve Franklin), 1884-1949 :
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
New York : Ace Books, (1955). First edition. "He is far and away the best writer of the hard-boiled school" (Vincent Starrett). His last novel, completed by Robert Leslie Bellem. Published as an "Ace Double", bound tête-bêche in "two books in one" format, with the first edition of "One Got Away" by paperback king Harry Whittington (1915-1989). Foolscap 8vo (17cm). 185 + 135pp. Original pictorial wrappers, the Shady Lady design attributed to Harry Barton, the other to Robert Emil Schulz; some rubbing, light wear and minor creasing; short split at head; text somewhat tanned; a good copy. Ownership stamps of W. A. Farek, Jr. on inside front covers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ash Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30874
- Title
- SHADY LADY.
- Author
- ADAMS, Cleve F. (Cleve Franklin), 1884-1949 :
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- New York : Ace Books, (1955).
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
Terms of Sale
Ash Rare Books
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About the Seller
Ash Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
London
About Ash Rare Books
Ash Rare Books. Founded in 1946 and long one of London's more interesting small book businesses. Owned and run by Laurence Worms, former President of the ABA.
Glossary
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- 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...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...