Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$29.95 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Ex Library book-reading copy, book has typical library issues; tape marks on boards, spine slant, soiling, library markings, first printing stated. The Dustjacket is another story! This library put their mylar cover prior to placing any markings on the jacket. When I removed the library mylar after 45 years in place this jacket is very close to fine; almost imperceptible edgewear in a couple spots, very very slight sun fading of the red letters on the spine, unclipped priced at $6.95, and now in a new removable mylar archival protector. Book shipped well packed in a box.
Seller: Steve Thorson, Bookseller, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$30.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Solid second printing. Owner name to pastedown. Couple of short tears in jacket, creasing to front flap.
Seller: Craig Hokenson Bookseller, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. FIFTY-TWO PICKUP [ PICK-UP ]. Delacorte Press, NY, 1974.
Price: US$42.25 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Ex-library with usual marks. Cocked spine. Tape marks on the covers. Good, sound else. The dustjacket is very good and clean with no library defects or marks. Jacket is now protected in a new, removable mylar sleeve. ; Original price intact on the flap. ; 8vo; 254 pages
Seller: The Story Shop, Elwood, IN, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$47.42 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Second printing. A VG+ copy in a VG+ first state dust jacket with the $6.95 price on the upper right front flap and the date code of 0474 on the bottom left back flap.
Seller: AcornBooksNH, New Harbor, ME, U.S.A.
Price: US$50.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Dust Jacket Only. 8vo. DJ Very Good. First Edition. Protective Sleeve.
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
LEONARD, Elmore.. Fifty-Two Pickup.. Delacorte Press,, NY:, 1974.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First printing. Minimally marked ex-library copy. Faint tape marks to boards, light glue mark to rear free endpaper - no other library markings, else very good in an about fine (light scratch to front flap but no library markings) dust jacket.
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$118.00 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. FIFTY-TWO PICKUP. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$118.82 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.05
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$119.19 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$119.23 + shipping
Condition: New
Description:
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$120.05 + shipping
Condition: New
Description: New
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: first edition/second printing book is tight with no markings, board edges have some rubbing and light bumping, dj is not price clipped, some rubbing and light soiling, edges have several small tears and some chipping along with curling/creasing
Seller: Gene The Book Peddler, Winchester, NH, U.S.A.
Elmore Leonard. Fifty-Two Pickup DUST JACKET ONLY-FIRST EDITION. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: FIRST EDITION DUST JACKET, 1974. Entitled in red with graphic of gun and movie reel, oval designation of 'Delacorte Suspense Novel of the Year'. Photograph of author on rear. Near fine condition, tiny tears top near spine, now protected by mylar cover. Full refund if not satisfied.
Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore.. Fifty Two Pickup: Dust Jacket Only.. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Dust jacket only. No book. About fine, with a slight discoloration of orange hue on spine.
Seller: WAVERLEY BOOKS ABAA, Santa Monica, CA, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$135.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Signed by author on title page. Second Printing. Small tear on top edge of dust jacket. Bottom left corners of book on pages 63-66 show a crease that they had been turned over, otherwise, book and dust cover in Near Fine condition. Book has mylar cover. A suspense Novel set in 1970's Detroit. Made into movie in 1986. Additional pictures available upon request.
Seller: longhornbooks173@gmail.com, Wildwood, MO, U.S.A.
Elmore Leonard. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$179.57 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: An excellent example of the first edition of Elmore Leonard's hard-boiled detective tale. The first edition, first printing, in the publisher's original first issue dust wrapper, priced $6.95 to the head of the front flyleaf.A thrilling crime novel from Leonard, who at the time was best known for his westerns.In this tale, Leonard follows a respectable Detroit businessman's dealings with a trio of blackmailers who have captured his infidelities on film. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding, with paper covered boards, and price unclipped dust wrapper. Back strip a touch faded to the head, otherwise externally fine. Edgewear to dust wrapper back strip head and tail, with two small closed tears to back strip head, and one minor closed tear to head of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$189.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
LEONARD, Elmore.. Fifty - two Pickup.. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: 254 pp. 8vo, publisher's cloth-backed boards in dust jacket. First edition. Slight sunning to edges of boards; slightly cocked; else a near fine copy in a very nice jacket with one short closed tear at the lower left corner of the front panel.
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Pick Up. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$216.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Inscribed and dated on the title page by Leonard to Robert Randisi, the prolific author of detective and western fiction. No flaws. Crisp and bright. In mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Timothy Norlen Bookseller, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$220.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 5 3/4 X 8 3/8 Inches. 254 PP. Stated First Printing copy. Original price of $6.95 intact on front flap of DJ. Signed by Leonard on laid-in bookplate that features a photo of him as well. Light foxing to gutters. Hint of wear at DJ edges. Small closed tear on bottom front cover of DJ. A very clean copy overall.
Seller: Back in Time Rare Books, ABAA, FABA, Jacksonville, FL, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup (SIGNED Plus SIGNED NOTE). Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 1st Edition/1st Stated Printing. SIGNED by Elmore Leonard on a bookplate attached to front end page (signature only). Light spine lean. DJ has some shelf edge rubbing and small chips on top edges, price-clipped, and light creasing on rear flap. Also includes laid-in a handwritten SIGNED note to author thanking seller for gift of a tie. Also includes laid-in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on Leonard and his work. Also includes laid-in the original Philadelphia Inquirer obituary for Leonard.
Seller: Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$229.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Suspense novel of the year. Typically great Leonard. Made into a great motion picture. DJ has been glued and taped on. Book has a slight lean. Signed by the author.
Seller: The Book Lovers, Philo, CA, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$236.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Very slightly shaken. Very light bumping to tip of top corner of rear board. Some very light sunning along the top edges of the boards. Else binding clean. Some staining on page edges and along 1/4" of fore-edge of endpapers. A bit of color transfer from red endpapers to fore-edges of first few and last few pages. Faint foxing on half-title page. Else pages clean. Some light dampstaining and a bit of color transfer to inner DJ; not visible on outer DJ. Light rubbing and tiny chips to DJ spine extremities and fold corners. Else DJ clean. ; MFHB17; 8.4 x 5.5 Inches; 254 pages
Seller: Crossroad Books, Eau Claire, WI, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Pick Up. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$250.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Signed edition. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. This book is in Near Fine book and has a Near Fine dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some beginning fading to a very thin strip of the top spine end of the book cover. The text pages are clean and bright. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. The price clipped dust jacket has one tiny nick / tear with some wear to the top spine end. "Harry Mitchell (Roy Scheider) is a successful businessman with mechanical aptitude living in the suburbs of Los Angeles whose wife Barbara (Ann-Margret) is running for city council. Harry is confronted by three hooded blackmailers who demand $105,000 per year for a videotape of him and the mistress, Cini (Kelly Preston) , with whom he has been having an affair. Because of his wife's political aspirations he cannot go to the police. Harry's stubborn inclination is to not surrender to the threats, and when his lawyer advises him that paying the blackmailers won't ensure that they go away, he refuses to pay. " (from Wikipedia) ; Signed by Author
Seller: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup ( Fifty-two Pick Up). Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$275.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First printing (stated). A NEAR FINE ( trace of fade to top of board edges) in NEAR FINE( price-clipped; barest fade to red spine lettering) jacket. No chips, tears or rubs to crisp black jacket ! Source for the 1986 John Frankenheimer film featuring Roy Scheider and Ann- Margret.
Seller: THE USUAL SUSPECTS (IOBA), St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$302.73 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description:
Seller: Hafa Adai Books, Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Pick Up. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$325.00 + shipping
Description: inscribed by Elmore Leonard on half title page. some faint light streak marks on leading edge of pages only near the top part of the book. ; 5 3/4 x 8 1/2 "; Signed by Inscibed By Author.
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Pickup - Signed. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Near fine in a near fine unclipped dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. Edge of front flap with a scratch, else both volume and jacket near fine with no notable flaws.
Seller: James Graham, Bookseller, ABAA, Palm Desert, CA, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup (Signed First). Delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$352.74 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition, first impression, signed and inscribed to the title page by the author: "For Sam Sarowitz with very best wishes - Elmore Leonard". Near Fine: firm and square binding in grey paper-covered boards and quarter black cloth, lettered in gilt; fading to the top-edge of the boards; toning and the faintest trace of sporadic spotting to the edge of the page block; orange endpapers; puncture from a single staple (removed) to the rfep; else crisp and clean. The unclipped dustwrapper ($6.95 stated) is likewise Near Fine: bright and vibrant; a little wrinkling to the head of the spine and a touch of rubbing to the spine tips and corners; fading to the red title type to the spine; presented in a removable, archival-quality Brodart cover. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard.
Seller: Bradhurst Fine Editions, Framlingham, United Kingdom
Price: US$375.00 + shipping
Description: First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page: "For Gary / Very best wishes / Elmore Leonard." Basis for two film adaptations: one in 1984, starring Rock Hudson, Robert Mitchum, and Ellen Burstyn, and one in 1986, starring Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. Jacket flap folds lightly toned, with a hint of creasing at the spine ends.
Seller: Royal Books, Inc., ABAA, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
Elmore Leonard. FIFTY TWO PICK UP. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$385.00 + shipping
Description: Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. An early mystery and his first set in Detroit. An ok copy in dust jacket, scarce. Large owner address. First Printing stated. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty-Two Pickup. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Printing stated copyright page. basis for the 1986 John Frankenheimer film starring Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret. Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket, tiny rub front panel. A lovely copy of this Delacorte Suspense Novel of the Year. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller: Dale Steffey Books, ABAA, ILAB, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Pick Up. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Near fine, unread, first edition book in near fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. Front and back boards are lightly sunned on the outermost edges. Lower front board edge has a small scuff toward the right corner. Book is internally clean and tight. Head of dust jacket spine has tiny chips; upper edge on back panel has an irregular shaped 1/5" closed tear. Not price clipped. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required.
Seller: R & G Bliss Books, Excelsior, MN, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. FIFTY-TWO PICKUP. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$495.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: An early Leonard crime novel, "a vintage hard-boiled thriller. It is Raymond Chandler in Detroit in the seventies." Text edges soiled, o/w clean, tight, square; dustjacket slightly worn, minor chipping on edges, front flap creased; Very Good/Very Good. Scarce. Collectable.
Seller: H. W. Gumaer, Bookseller, Canandaigua, NY, U.S.A.
Leonard, Elmore. Fifty Two Card Pickup. delacorte Press, 1974.
Price: US$650.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Author Signed on title page. A primo copy in every way. One of the prettiest I have seen. This is one for your collection!
Seller: Bob Lakin Books, Chatfield, TX, U.S.A.
Elmore Leonard. Fifty Two Pick Up. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$850.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First USA Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Fine book in a fine priced dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by the author on the title page. Beautiful copy.
Seller: MDS BOOKS, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Price: US$1650.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Delacorte Press. 1974. NY. 254 pages. 8vo. SIGNED BY ELMORE LEONARD. 1st US edition, 1st printing. Stated. SIGNED by ELMORE LEONARD on title page. Without inscription, just Elmore Leonard's signature. Both book and DJ are nearly fine. This title is notorious for being difficult to find in higher grade conditions and rarer than you might expect. The infamous black DJ is nearly impossible to find without flaws as everything shows on a black DJ. This DJ is nearly fine. first issue DJ with $6.95 price intact on flap. Traces of a most minor shelf rub on book and one DJ corner. barely noticeable. Book is nearly fine. Slight toning to panel edges and one corner is gently bumped. Top page edges have a faint smudge. Book appears unread, especially looking at the page edges as they are neat and tight. Flaws are over-stated. A spectacular copy of Elmore Leonard's most sought after non-Western title.
Seller: Medium Rare Books, Mountainside, NJ, U.S.A.
Elmore Leonard. Fifty Two Pick Up. Delacorte Press, New York, 1974.
Price: US$1950.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Extraordinarily rare, tight, unread book in as new condition with fine, bright dust jacket. Inscribed on title page in blue ink: "Scott Soifer / I almost loved the move, /but not quite. / Elmore Leonard". Basis for the overlooked 1986 film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret. An incredibly rare find! Also for sale by dealer is Leonards rare novel "Unknown Man No. 89," in similar new condition and inscribed to same person.
Seller: Antiquarian Archives, Lakewood, NJ, U.S.A.