THE MALTESE FALCON (ML#45.2, FIRST MODERN LIBRARY, 1934)

HAMMETT, DASHIELL (1894-1961), Writer and Introduction by, An American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He was also a screenwriter and political activist. Among the enduring characters he created, Sam Spade of The Maltese Falcon).

Published by New York: The Modern Library. First Modern Library Edition, 1934

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE MALTESE FALCON (ML#45.2, FIRST MODERN LIBRARY, 1934)
• Publisher: New York: The Modern Library. First Modern Library Edition, 1934
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good