Walk the Dark Streets (1st printing - introducing Sam Birge)

Krasner, William

Published by Harper & Brothers, New York, 1949

About this Item

Harper & Brothers. New York. 1949. 214 pages. First edition, first printing. First Edition stated on the copyright page with Harper's C-Y code signifying month and year of publication (March 1949). This is William Krasner's first novel that hit the presses in March of 1949 and this title was a Finalist for the 1950 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Additionally, this title introduces Krasner's much celebrated homicide detective Sam Birge. As for condition, binding and hinges are strong. Endpapers are clean. Red cloth panels are clean. Minor, tiny loss of cloth at 2 corner tips. Rare, original classic DJ. 1st issue Leo Manso DJ with $2.50 price intact on the DJ flap. DJ shows open chipping along foot and crown of backstrip. Small open chip to top edge along DJ rear. Shelf rub along black edges of DJ. An incredibly rare and uncommon 1st printing with DJ. Seller Inventory # 001170

Bibliographic Details

Title: Walk the Dark Streets (1st printing - ...

Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York

Publication Date: 1949

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition