Description: ONE HOUR TO KILL - INSCRIBED TO FREDERICK NEBEL Author: Coxe, George Harmon Title: ONE HOUR TO KILL - INSCRIBED TO FREDERICK NEBEL Publication: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1963 Edition: First Edition Description: A distinguished copy of Coxe's fiftieth novel, a story of murder, indiscretion, and blackmail set in Trinidad. Inscribed to fellow crime fiction author Frederick Lewis Nebel (1903-1967), who, like Coxe, was one of Joseph T. Shaw's "Black Mask Boys." Their combined prodigious output of hard-boiled fiction spanned more than five decades. Hubin, p.96. First Printing. Octavo (21.75cm); black cloth, with titling and decorations stamped in gilt and in blind on spine and front cover; yellow-orange topstain; dustjacket; [viii],[3],4-182,[2]pp. Warmly inscribed by the author to Frederick Nebel on the front endpaper: "Dear Fred - Certainly not the best one but the 50th nevertheless. Thanks again for your good advice nearly 30 years ago. Best always, George / Old Lyme, 9/16/63." Some production creasing to cloth on rear cover, else Near Fine. Dustjacket is unclipped (priced $3.95), lightly edgeworn, with a few faint creases at mid-spine and rear panel; Very Good+. Housed in a custom slipcase and cloth chemise, with maroon leather spine labels. Seller ID: 4841 Subject: Association Copies, Mystery & Detective, Website Only Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 715 USD
Location: Stephenson, Virginia
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Author: Coxe, George Harmon
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Year Printed: 1963
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
