Description: PLAYBACK - UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY, INSCRIBED, WITH EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS Author: Chandler, Raymond Title: PLAYBACK - UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY, INSCRIBED, WITH EDITORIAL CORRECTIONS Publication: London: Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 1958 Edition: First Edition Description: A proof copy of the final Philip Marlowe novel. "Marlowe is weakening (by his own standards), since he takes on an impossible girl who is running away from a quite imaginary threat and forces her to trust him. There is some silly back-and-forth with $5,000 of traveler's checks, a double fornication without much zest, and at last a transatlantic phone call summoning Marlowe to marry his one true love" (Barzun & Taylor 737). The only inscribed copy of the proof we've handled, and the only one bearing any corrections; given Chandler's brief notations on the front wrapper, we allow for at least the possibility that this copy passed through his hands at some point in the editorial process. Bruccoli A11.2.a; Baird 448. First Impression. Octavo (18.25cm); publisher's original yellow wrappers, with titles printed in black on spine and front cover; [6],7-208pp. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page in the year of publication: "To Lily / with my love / Ray / London, 1958." This copy contains corrections throughout the text (presumed in an editorial hand), with a list of corresponding page numbers written in ink on the front wrapper - the last two (p.175 and 137) written in Chandler's hand. Slight forward lean, wrappers showing some wear, small tears, creases, and some faint scattered soil; a few internal pages with offsetting, with a handful of foxed spots to right edge of textblock, and a neat 4" split along lower front joint; only Very Good. Seller ID: 7394 Subject: Mystery & Detective Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 13750 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Chandler, Raymond
Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Ltd
Year Printed: 1958
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
