New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1988. First edition. A fine copy in an about fine dust jacket, touch of shelf wear to head of spine panel. (12607). Octavo, cloth backed boards. Anthology of stories featuring the Philip Marlowe character. The stories are placed in a timeline, starting in 1935 and ending in 1959. Authors include: Max Allan Collins, Jonathan Valin, Sara Paretsky, John Lutz, Robert Crais, Ed Hoch and others.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 12607
Title: RAYMOND CHANDLER'S PHILIP MARLOWE: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Author: Preiss, Byron (ed.)
Book Condition: Used - A fine copy in an about fine dust jacket, touch of shelf wear to head of spine panel. (12607)
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1988
Keywords: Anthology . Mystery

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