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[DASHIELL HAMMETT]. A MAN CALLED SPADE. Dell Publishing, New York, 1950. Second Edition. Dell Mapback #411 early reprint of Dell Mapback #90 with new cover art. Condition: VG+. Appears unread, classic iconic "Dell Keyhole" logo endpapers, original aqua color A.E.S. (All Edges Stained) pages, rubbing to spine edges, trivial water staining, scuffs near upper edge of last few pages, creases to covers mostly near spine, micro-chips to extremities, pages are clean, bright, unmarked and binding tight. A collection of five of the author's hard-boiled pulp detective fiction, only three short stories published during the author's lifetime featuring protagonist Sam Spade first published in the pulp magazine The American Magazine in 1932 with introduction by Ellery Queen. Cover art by Robert Stanley and mapback by Ruth Belew. Uncommon vintage paperback original Dell Mapback from a major author, collectible. 192 pgs. 16mo.

New York: Dell Publishing Company , 1944 A Solid Little Book, Pages Aged But Very Legible. Illustrated Card Covers With A Picture Of An Ace Or Spades On Front And A Crime Scene Map On The Rear Card Cover. No Marks Or Inscriptions. A Wwii Book With Notes On The Copyright Page Asking That Books Be Left At Post Offices From Where They Would Be Forwarded To The Troops. A Nice Collectors Piece.