first edition
1946 · Chicago and New York
by Murray Forbes
Chicago and New York: Ziff-Davis, 1946. First Edition. First Edition. The only novel by radio personality Murray Forbes, basis for the classic 1948 film noir (better known today under its UK title, "The Scar"), starring Paul Henreid and Joan Bennett. Extremely scarce.
Fine in a strong Very Good plus dust jacket. Contemporary owner name on the front endpaper. Jacket is quite bright, with no fading, and only a bit of rubbing to the extremities and a few short closed tears to note. A strong copy.
In a custom green cloth clamshell box.
The Dark Page I: 1940-1949, p. 106. (Inventory #: 156475)
Fine in a strong Very Good plus dust jacket. Contemporary owner name on the front endpaper. Jacket is quite bright, with no fading, and only a bit of rubbing to the extremities and a few short closed tears to note. A strong copy.
In a custom green cloth clamshell box.
The Dark Page I: 1940-1949, p. 106. (Inventory #: 156475)