The Blue Hammer
by Macdonald, Ross
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0394404254
- ISBN 13
- 9780394404257
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976, 1976. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Published in New York by Alfred A. Knopf in 1976. First Edition is stated on the middle of the copyright page. This copy is INSCRIBED by the author, "To Roy Beem with my best wishes." Book fine except for slight fading along top and bottom edges. DJ fine except for slight fading, and slight creasing on bottom edge of spine. DJ price reads "$7.95". We will provide a certificate of authenticity for this item.
Synopsis
Ross Macdonald's real name was Kenneth Millar. Born near San Francisco in 1915 and raised in Ontario, Millar returned to the U.S. as a young man and published his first novel in 1944. He served as the president of the Mystery Writers of America and was awarded their Grand Master Award as well as the Mystery Writers of Great Britain's Gold Dagger Award. He died in 1983.
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- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004223
- Title
- The Blue Hammer
- Author
- Macdonald, Ross
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket Included
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0394404254
- ISBN 13
- 9780394404257
- Publisher
- New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1976
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Bookbid Rare Books
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Jacket
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- Fine
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