Mystery - Brown, Fredric

The Fabulous Clipjoint (Signed)

New York: E. P. Dutton, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition of the crime writer's first book and winner of the EDGAR AWARD for best first mystery novel. Prior ownership initials to front endpaper. Minor crimping to spine ends. Spine lettering a bit dulled with age. Overall a nice copy of this book. Price clipped dustwrapper has some chipping at top of spine area, small creases and wear to edges. Vibrant colors. A solid copy of an important debut. SIGNED by Brown and quite uncommon thus. Very Good / Very Good -. Item #28520

Price: $1,500.00