CHANDLER, RAYMOND. The Simple Art of Murder. Boston Houghton Mifflin 1950, 1950.

Price: US$4500.00 + shipping

Description: First American Edition. Signed by Raymond Chandler on a card affixed to the front flyleaf. Inscribed: ÒYours very sincerely, Raymond Chandler, La Jolla, California, April 6, 1952Ó. Very good plus in a very good price-clipped bright dust jacket, a little sunning at spine, with a few small mends by an expert paper conservationist. Contains ChandlerÕs classic essay on hard-boiled mystery fiction and the very best of his short stories.

Seller: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc., ABAA, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.

Chandler, Raymond. The Simple Art of Murder. Houghton Mifflin, 1950.

Price: US$9500.00 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First edition with inscribed and signed slip attached to front free end paper. 1950 stated on title and copyright page. Near fine book, very slight darkening to edges of covers. Dust jacket very good, price-clipped, some wear, repair done to inside of dj at spine ends, corners and along top and bottom of front and rear panels. Comes in custom-made cloth slipcase.

Seller: Bookbid, Beverly Hills, CA, U.S.A.