Description: First Editions of the first twelve Spenser Novels, all but one Signed or Inscribed by the Author (The Godwulf Manuscript, God Save the Child, Mortal Stakes,Promised Land, The Judas Goat, Looking for Rachel Wallace, Early Autumn, A Savage Place, Ceremony, The Widening Gyre, Valediction, A Catskill Eagle) Author: PARKER, Robert B. Title: First Editions of the first twelve Spenser Novels, all but one Signed or Inscribed by the Author (The Godwulf Manuscript, God Save the Child, Mortal Stakes,Promised Land, The Judas Goat, Looking for Rachel Wallace, Early Autumn, A Savage Place, Ceremony, The Widening Gyre, Valediction, A Catskill Eagle) Publication: Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, Delacorte Press, 1974-1982 Description: Hardcover. First editions. Mostly fine in fine dustwrappers (see below for details). The first twelve of the approximately forty Spenser novels, one of the premiere detective series of the last quarter of the 20th Century. The series was extremely influential in the detective fiction world, incorporating an idealistic and indefatigable detective hero with an unbreakable personal code descending in a direct line from the hardboiled protagonists of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chander, and Ross Macdonald.After the first dozen Spenser novels the series, although entertaining and engaging, became increasingly formulaic. However, reading the first dozen novels in real time was a revelation. Spenser's tense interactions with his sometimes rival and sometimes friend Hawk practically crackled off the page. Condition details as follows:1. *The Godwulf Manuscript* 1974. Fine in fine price-clipped dustwrapper. Inscribed to "a collector of the rare avis Spenser."2. *God Save the Child* 1974. Fine in just about fine dustwrapper with nominal lightening at the spine. The only unsigned copy in the lot, and possibly the scarcest title in the series.3. *Mortal Stakes* 1975. Fine in just about fine dustwrapper with a little rubbing and a tiny tear. Signed.4. *Promised Land* 1976. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed.5. *The Judas Goat* 1978. Fine in fine price-clipped dustwrapper. Signed.6. *Looking for Rachel Wallace* 1980. Fine in fine dustwrapper but for two creases on front flap. Signed.7. *Early Autumn* 1981. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Briefly Inscribed.8. *A Savage Place* 1981. Remainder spray on bottom edge else fine in fine dustwrapper. Inscribed "...a savage place is hidden without a trace."9. *Ceremony* 1982. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed.10. *The Widening Gyre* 1983. Remainder spray on bottom edge else fine in fine dustwrapper. Signed.11. *Valediction* 1984. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Briefly Inscribed.12. *A Catskill Eagle* 1985. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Briefly Inscribed to "a youthful private eye." Seller ID: 437764 Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books 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: 2800 USD
Location: Gloucester City, New Jersey
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Author: PARKER, Robert B
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Delacorte Press
Year Printed: 1982
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
