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DASHIELL HAMMETT TYPED SIGNED LETTER

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Unpublished letter from Dashiell Hammett to Walter Hammett of Yale University, dated April 21, 1930. Letter concerns the potential for a stage adaptation of "The Maltese Falcon", as well as prospective publication dates for "The Glass Key", "The Thin Man", and "The Darkened Face". Letter is housed in a custom clam-shell box, quarter red morocco over red cloth boards, with 5 raised bands and gilt on the spine.

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DASHIELL HAMMETT TYPED SIGNED LETTER

Name: DASHIELL HAMMETT TYPED SIGNED LETTER
SKU: 129238063
Price: 1300 CAD
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