First edition first printing of the first novel written by Charles Farrell Myers. Who later took up the pen name Henry Farrell in writing the classic horror novel What Ever Happened to Baby Jane in 1960. The Hostage was made into a horrible movie called The Hostage in 1967 starring James Almanzar and Joanne Brown. Directed by Russell S. Doughten Jr. The movie claims to be the first movie ever filmed in Iowa. The book has two stamps from Meridian Films Limited on the first free end page and again on the dedication page. Meaning this could have been one of the film set copies given out. Sometimes such people as costume and wardrobe get a copy so they can get an idea as to what the setting is like. But there would not be many copies. There is some light rubbing to the surface of the front panel and two tears both a inch in length at the front edge of the spine right at the wrap around. In very good / very good condition. Language: eng 0.0.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Hostage

Publisher

Random House, New York

Publication Date

1959

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Seller catalogs

American Authors

Store Description

We started selling books at the Toronto Book Fair in the Fall of 1996. In 2004 we opened up a Brick and Mortar store on the corner of Lakeshore and Bronte. We unfortunately only lasted for 2 years. Then we closed the B&M and moved everything back home. We continue to do book shows such as the Bouchercon, Bloody Words, The Toronto Book Fair, The Ottawa Antiquarian Show and Thrillerfest. In order to sell and acquire signatures. Thank you.

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Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA
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If interested in a book, feel free to call, email or fax the above address. Please make checks (payable to Donald C Longmuir) or money orders. I will send out the book(s) as soon as I receive payment. After that, the buyer will have 30 days in which to return the book if not satisfied. I ship once a week from the US. So shipping is faster and cheaper. Scene of the Crime Books (Don & Jen Longmuir) 20 Hawthorne Avenue St. Catharines Ontario L2M 6A9 (905) 646 0214 Email murdermysterybooks@yahoo.ca

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I make it a rule not to contact you with extra shipping. When I buy books I buy with the thought of "How much is this book going to cost to ship." If it's too much I won't buy it.
The shipping charges that ABE quotes is the final shipping charges. I will not contact you for more money. I will bite the bullet myself rather then harass you for more money.
Thank you. Don

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