Chandler: Stories and Early Novels: Pulp Stories / The Big Sleep /Farewell, My Lovely / The High Window (Library of America #79) by Raymond Chandler, edited by Frank MacShane - 2008

New York: Library of America, 1995. Book. Good. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Blue cloth binding. There is a section of about 300 to 400 of the pages that have a light sol spot on the bottom corner margin, otherwise the pages are clean. The cover has some soiling on the bottom cover edges. The slip case is not present with the book. Attached blue ribbon place marker. Fifth printing. 1199 pages. .

Library of America, 1995 A compendium of some of Chandler's early work. No remainder mark, not price-clipped, but one of the lower edges is slightly bumped and the lower rear section of the dust jacket is creased. Comes in a Brodart protective cover. All books are bubble-wrapped and placed in a sturdy shipping box when mailed. Tracking number supplied on domestic orders.

Library of America, 1995-10-01. hardcover. Used: Good.

Library of America. As New in As New dust jacket. 1995. Hardcover. 1883011078 . This book is like new; no remainder marks. Dustjacket in protective mylar sleeve. Inside pages are clean. ; Library Of America; 5.3 X 1.4 X 8.1 inches; 1216 pages .

The Library of America, 1995. Later Edition. Hardcover, standard size (i.e. 5-6 by 8-9 inches). Near Fine/Near Fine. New

New York: Literary Classics of the United State, 1995. 1st Printing. 1199p., dj (The library of America, 79(.

Library of America, 1995-10-01. Stated first edition. Hardcover. fine/slipcase near fine. 5x1x8. NOT an ex library book. Book with dark blue cloth binding. Clean pages with ribbon marker. Slipcase has no splits.

NY: Library of America, 1995. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover in a bright, unclipped dust jacket, 1199 pages, ribbon marker. In Raymond Chandler’s hands, the pulp crime story became a haunting mystery of power and corruption, set against a modern cityscape both lyrical and violent. Now Chandler joins the authoritative Library of America series in a comprehensive two-volume set displaying all the facets of his brilliant talent. In his first novel, The Big Sleep (1939), the classic private eye finds his full-fledged form as Philip Marlowe: at once tough, independent, brash, disillusioned, and sensitive—and man of weary honor threading his way (in Chandler’s phrase) “down these mean streets” among blackmailers, pornographers, and murderers for hire.In Farewell, My Lovely (1940), Chandler’s personal favorite among his novels, Marlowe’s search for a missing woman leads him from shanties and honky-tonks to the highest reaches of power, encountering an array of richly drawn… Read More

Library of America, October 1995. Hardcover. As New. PLEASE NOTE: COMPLETELY DIFFERENT DESIGN THAN IMAGE SHOWN. Library of America Subscription Edition, royal blue hardcover in cream colored slipcase. Brand New. Still in shrinkwrap.

Library of America. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 1883011078 . Clean and pristine, with no signs of prior use or wear. This copy has a jacket as well as a ribbon placeholder. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; Library Of America; 5.26 X 1.46 X 8.14 inches; 1216 pages .