The Wrong Venus (First Edition, inscribed to John D. MacDonald)
by Charles Williams
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: New American Library [NAL], 1966. First Edition. First Edition. INSCRIBED by the author on the front endpaper to fellow mystery writer John D. MacDonald: "To John D. / With admiration / Charlie." A brief but eloquent inscription, linking two of the best hard-boiled mystery writers of a generation.
Williams also wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation, "Don't Just Stand There!" starring Robert Wagner and Mary Tyler Moore. Williams is best known for his books "Dead Calm," "Aground," and "The Sailcloth Shroud." Like other hard-boiled authors, much of his output came in the form of paperback originals, and his books are seldom found inscribed, this being only the second such copy we have seen. On top of that, a stellar association.
Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. A lovely copy.
Williams also wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation, "Don't Just Stand There!" starring Robert Wagner and Mary Tyler Moore. Williams is best known for his books "Dead Calm," "Aground," and "The Sailcloth Shroud." Like other hard-boiled authors, much of his output came in the form of paperback originals, and his books are seldom found inscribed, this being only the second such copy we have seen. On top of that, a stellar association.
Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. A lovely copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Royal Books, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 124125
- Title
- The Wrong Venus (First Edition, inscribed to John D. MacDonald)
- Author
- Charles Williams
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- New American Library [NAL]
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1966
- Keywords
- Mystery and Crime | Association Copy | Best Copy in the World
- Bookseller catalogs
- Best Copy in the World; Mystery and Crime; Association Copy;
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We are an open shop located in the midtown section of Baltimore. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday. You may email an order at any time, 24 hours a day.
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