Lot 106
Chandler (Raymond) The Lady in the Lake, first Black Widow Thriller edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Joe Messick, New York, 1948
Hammer Price: £2,800
Description
Chandler (Raymond) The Lady in the Lake, first Black Widow Thriller edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Joe Messick on front free endpapers, endpapers toned, original blind-stamped boards, spine lightly faded, dust-jacket, the odd spot to panels, light chipping and creasing to spine ends and extremities, 8vo, New York, 1948.
⁂ Scarce signed, inscribed to the husband of Chandler's secretary Juanita Messick.
Description
Chandler (Raymond) The Lady in the Lake, first Black Widow Thriller edition, signed presentation inscription from the author to Joe Messick on front free endpapers, endpapers toned, original blind-stamped boards, spine lightly faded, dust-jacket, the odd spot to panels, light chipping and creasing to spine ends and extremities, 8vo, New York, 1948.
⁂ Scarce signed, inscribed to the husband of Chandler's secretary Juanita Messick.