Original hardcover first edition, first printing of Playback, Raymond Chandler's last completed novel.

• It was published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell Street, London, 1958, and is bound in red cloth, with embossed silver lettering and design on spine.


• The original unclipped dust jacket was designed by Patricia Davey and has a photograph of Chandler by Douglas Glass on the rear cover.



• The book features the private detective Philip Marlowe, in his last appearance. It was published in Britain in July 1958; the US edition followed in October. Chandler died the following year.



• Condition:  It is in very good condition, tight and clean, with no marks, rips, tears, or turned corners. The text block has bowed slightly, and the front and rear endpapers have a light band of toning. The cover boards are sound, with strong corners and no edge wear. The dust jacket shows minor edge wear and a couple of tiny dimples. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions.



• The book measures 19 x 12.8 cm [7½" x 5"], with 208 pages.



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