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THE RETURN OF THE CONTINENTAL OP.

Hammett, Dashiell.

[New York]: Lawrence E. Spivak, Publisher, [1945]. Small octavo, pp. [1-2] 3-127 [128], pictorial wrappers. First edition. Jonathan Press No. J17. Digest size magazine format. Collects the following stories; The Whosis Kid, The Gutting of Couffignal, Death and Company, One Hour and The Tenth Clue. First book publication for all but the third story. Introduction by Ellery Queen. [Reference: Hubin, p. 369. Layman A13.1]. Age darkening to text block, light edge rubbing, some age darkening to front cover, ring stain to front cover, a very good copy. (20882). Item #20882

Price: $75.00