Vincent Starrett / THE GREAT HOTEL MURDER 1st Edition 1935

Description: From The Golden Age Of Chicago Murders, Hotels, And Hotel MurdersTHE GREAT HOTEL MURDERBy Vincent Starrett1935First printing in book form (in a later, married jacket) of this great Chicago murder tale by the great Chicagoan.Very good in very good jacket."Chicago's reputation for violence has always interested me; but I am beginning to wonder if it is deserved. I have been among you now for two days, and upon my soul I haven't seen a single murder!" First published in the pages of Redbook magazine under the title RECIPE FOR MURDER, this Crime Club selection by the renowned critic and Sherlock Holmes scholar was adapted for film (also in 1935) by director Eugene Forde, starring Victor McLaglen as one of the story's two detectives. A handsome copy. Garden City, NY: The Crime Club, Inc. / Doubleday, Doran & Company Inc, 1935. 7.5'' x 5''. Original black cloth with red-stamped spine. In later (circa 1939) Caxton House dust jacket, with publisher's advertisements printed on verso. 299, [1] pages. Though no provenance markings, this copy from the library of the noted actor and Sherlockian Curtis Armstrong. Rubbing and a few small holes to cloth of front board; general edgewear to extremities. Jacket lightly chipped, spine verso reinforced with brown tape. In custom red cloth slipcase. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 110 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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