CHANDLER, Raymond

THE BIG SLEEP

New York: KNOPF, 1939. FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE. HARDBACK. Exceedingly very Near Fine First Edition of the famed author's classic debut novel.  The copy would in fact classify as truly Fine were it not for a slim half-inch tear adjoining the spine crown. That said, this is the very nicest copy we have seen.  Basis of course foirvthe classic Howard Hawks1946 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Laura Bacall. FINE / VERY NEAR FINE. Item #10547

Price: $19,500.00