The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese FalconThe Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, First Grossett & Dunlap edition $800. 00 Grossett & Dunlap, New York, 1931. Grossett & Dunlap for its production of this book in 1931 used the sheets from the seventh printing of this book and retaining the original design of the true first edition of this title. A less expensive alternative to the true first edition, first printing while retaining the iconic dust jacket. The book is very good with pages browned

signed $500

a few minuscule tears to the edges of the dust jacket

Routledge Edition $350

First state dust jacket with “two small children” on the rear flap

Comes with a slipcase as issued

The condition of the book is clean

William Heineman

27” on verso of rear free end paper

Howard first edition in mint condition except for the small crease at the top of the front panel as shown and a smaller one to the rear flap

Also includes a card of a picture of the author with the Dalai Lama stamp signed

A near fine copy of the book with an owner’s stamp to the top right of the front free endpaper

A classic American novel written so cleanly and beautifully by Stephen Crane