The Set Up

Published by Covici Friede, New York, 1928

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Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.Hirschfeld Galleries

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Condition: Used - Good

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a good to fair copy, with a damping on the spine oatmeal grass cloth, the batik boards are fine, the book had seen some wavy dampness, quite old now, the rest is fine. no rare dj. The illustrations from King are fine and book could use a mylar dust jacket, else very good. the original spine label is fine this book was limited to only 275 copies signed by the author, J. M. Marsh. signed to MS Patterson and is the basis and inspiration for the famous film noir, The Set Up, starring Robert Ryan and Audrey Trotter. ca. 1948 and directed by Robert Wise. Robert Ryan was Ivy League and Intercollegiate heavyweight champ at Dartmouth back in 1929. However, the protagonist of this Set Up is an Afro american fighter. in the form of a narrative poem. A Classic.

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Set Up
Author
Joseph Moncure March
Publisher
Covici Friede, New York
Publication year
1928
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No DJ
Signed
By the Author
Binding
Hardcover
Illustrator
Alexander King
Edition
1st Edition 1st Issue
Dimensions
8vo

Hirschfeld Galleries

Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.

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Hirschfeld Galleries, Established in 1930, is a full-line used, collectible, rare, and antiquarian book dealer located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Our collection comprises over 100,000 items, collected over 5 generations. We specialize in fine bindings, first editions, private press, early printed, and incunabula. We are happy to consult to institutions, private collectors, and the trade. We can offer appraisals, rare book searches, and collection advice.

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