The Maltese Falcon (Modern Library edition)

One of the most collectible of the Modern Library titles (#45), with cover art that changed with each reissue until the title was discontinued. Orig. published in 1930, this is the first ML edition from 1934 (#61) but a later printing (listing 200+ titles on rear DJ), with a New Introduction by the author, in 267 pages + list of other ML titles in rear, new cover art by E. McKnight Kauffer (ML Bibliography, UVa, 267-A). This 12mo has light red cloth-covered boards, stamped with the ML symbol in gilt inside a black title box to both front & spine. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & crisp, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white & completely unmarked. Just a tad of bumping to outer corners. Black topstain is solid, with a very light stain to fore edge side of text block. The unclipped DJ is a later issue with a different cover art than the first issue, signed "E. McKK" & colored in shades of green/gray/white on solid black background. Condition is Good+: clean & colorful, but with chips at all corners & missing strip from head of spine, light rubbing; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. …