New York: William Morrow & Company, 1946. First edition. Near fine, some dustiness to top edge in a bright near fine price clipped dust jacket, light shelf wear to spine ends and corners with very minor loss, two small closed tears to lower front panel, closed tear and creases to upper rear panel. (8159). Octavo, cloth. Basis for the classic noir film Out of the Past, directed by Jacques Tourneur from a script by the author. The film starred Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer and Kirk Douglas.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 8159
Title: BUILD MY GALLOWS HIGH
Author: Homes, Geoffrey (pseudonym of Daniel Mainwaring)
Book Condition: Used - Near fine, some dustiness to top edge in a bright near fine price clipped dust jacket, light shelf wear to spine ends and corner
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1946
Keywords: Mystery . Film Source

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