The Fabulous Clipjoint
by Mystery - Brown, Fredric
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good -
- Seller
-
Avon, Connecticut, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: E. P. Dutton, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good -. First edition of the crime writer's first book and winner of the first EDGAR AWARD for best first mystery novel. Minor crimping to spine ends. Spine lettering a bit dulled with age. Overall a very nice copy of this book. Price intact dustwrapper has some chipping at top of spine area, small creases and wear to edges. Bit of light staining to top of front panel. Vibrant colors. A solid copy of an important debut.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Derringer Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007658
- Title
- The Fabulous Clipjoint
- Author
- Mystery - Brown, Fredric
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good -
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- E. P. Dutton
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1947
- Keywords
- Mystery, First Book, Edgar Winner
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Literature / First Editions;
Terms of Sale
Derringer Books
All books returnable for full refund within two weeks of delivery.
About the Seller
Derringer Books
Biblio member since 2005
Avon, Connecticut
About Derringer Books
Professional seller of quality first editions in all fields. Visitation by appointment.
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- Chipping
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- Spine
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- Edges
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- First Edition
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- Dustwrapper
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