A Raymond Chandler Collection

Chandler, Raymond

Published by Various Publishers/ Various Places

About this Item

On offer is a comprehensive collection based on the writings of Raymond Chandler brought together over the last forty years. The collection includes mostly fine original publications of thirteen of the twenty-four stories the author published in different magazines like Black Mask or Dime Detective including two complete UK editions of Black Mask (1935 & 1936), over thirty first editions of Chandler's books, many in fine condition in fine (dust) wrappers, original publications in various magazines; a superb 1957 autograph postcard to his publisher Hamish Hamilton, discussing Marlowe's marriage to the "8 million dollar girl" (see picture), various original editions of photographs, unique scripts, his letters, notes and papers; four books from Chandler's own library; a fascinating selection of books and writers mentioned in the Marlowe novels including a first edition of "Prufrock", the rarest of T.S. Eliot's items; works on Chandler; some movies, comics and memorabilia. While we intend to sell the collection as a whole, we are willing to part with some items that may catch your interest. You can view a fully illustrated catalogue (and e.g. enjoy photographs of all the original covers of all the stories) at ygrbooks.ch. Seller Inventory # 000519

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Raymond Chandler Collection

Publisher: Various Publishers/ Various Places

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Wie neu

Dust Jacket Condition: Wie neu

Signed: Signatur des Verfassers

Edition: 1. Auflage