TBCL The Book Collector's Library - A Collection  - 2010

Kenneth Miller / Ross Macdonald  

[30086] (Millar, Kenneth), (Margaret Millar). Macdonald, Ross. ROSS MACDONALD IN THE GRUMBLER. Kitchener: Kitchener: Waterloo College, 1932. First Edition. One of the earliest appearances of Ross Macdonald, [Kenneth Millar] in his 1932 school Year Book. Avery nice, very good copy indeed in illustrated beige wrappers, printed in brown. Royal 8vo. 121 pp. + 2 pp. for Autographs, the first bearing a neat signature, the last page with one name, James. Bullock [On the Grumbler's athletic staff] written repeatedly on the page in red. Includes Macdonald's, To The Damned Their Due and a collaborative work, Philo France And The Zuider Zee. With contributions by Margaret Millar, [nee Sturm], and two black and white school photographs, picturing Ross Macdonald and his future wife Margaret. Overall, a handsome copy in collectible condition of a very scarce Kenneth and Margaret Millar item.  $850.00

Rare DARK TUNNEL Presentation Copy in Original Dustwrapper

[30108] Macdonald, Ross [Kenneth Miller]. THE DARK TUNNEL. Signed. New York: Dodd Mead & Company, 1944. RARE PRESENTATION COPY OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK. First edition. 8vo. A very good copy in the original red cloth in a fine, fresh example of the rare dustwrapper showing minimal use. Inscribed on the ffe & signed as Kenneth Millar to a true early Millar/Macdonald supporter & collector of mystery & detection fiction. Also signed again on the Title Page as Kenneth Millar. Rare Inscribed. Very Rare if such were possible, in dustwrapper.  $55,000.00

[30079] (Kenneth Millar). Macdonald, Ross. THE DARK TUNNEL. New York: Dodd Mead & Company, 1944. First Edition of Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar's first book, a highly - regarded spy thriller. A just about fine, unusually fresh copy (one tiny bump to the bottom edge of the front board) in red cloth, black titles to the spine in a fine facsimile dustwrapper of the original. A handsome copy of a classic Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar title. 8vo. 241 pp.  $1,550.00

[30087] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. TROUBLE FOLLOWS ME. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1946. First Edition of Ross Macdonald's second book, a well-received mystery/spy thriller. A fine copy in beige cloth, black titles to the spine in a bright, fresh neatly price-clipped pictorial dustwrapper, with some light edgewear, some rubs at the heel and crown of the spine and two tiny chips on the back panel. 8vo. 206 pp. Also published in 1950 as Night Train by Lion Books in paperback.  $1,750.00

[30088] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. BLUE CITY. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1947. First Edition of this highly-regarded third mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 276 pp. A near fine or better copy in red cloth, black topstain, navy titles to the spine in a bright, near fine pictorial dustwrapper showing some light use. Adapted into the 1986 film with Judd Nelson and David Caruso of CSI Miami fame.  $775.00

[30089] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. THE THREE ROADS. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1948. First Edition of this well-received mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 223 pp. A near fine copy in brown cloth, black titles to the spine in a very good pictorial dustwrapper with light overall use and some unfortunate staining primarily to the back panel. Very uncommon. Adapted into film as, Deadly Companion with Michael Sarrazin and Anthony Perkins.  $425.00

[30073] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. THE DOOMSTERS. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1948. First Edition of the highly-regarded seventh Lew Archer mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 251 pp. A just about fine copy in purple and white patterned paper covered boards, black titles to the spine in a bright, fresh better than very good neatly price-clipped pictorial dustwrapper with some light use. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.  $1,350.00

[30085] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. CONTRACT FOR THE MOVING TARGET. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1948. Legal format document signed. Fine in original condition. Contract between Alfred A. Knopf Inc & John Macdonald [Howard Ober, Agent] for THE MOVING TARGET, dated September 27th, 1948. 6 ribbon tied & sealed, 8" 1/2 x 14" heavy onion skin pages plus cover, detailing the agreements reach for the publication of one of the author's most important books. Signed by Alfred A. Knopf and witnessed by Natalie Leighton. Contains the terms, rights & permissions of publication, royalty arrangement & advances. A unique document.  $3,875.00

[30064] (Kenneth Millar). (Ross Macdonald). MacDonald, John. THE MOVING TARGET. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1949. First Edition of the first Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar mystery to feature Private Investigator Lew Archer. 8vo. 245 pp. A fine copy in tan cloth, green titles and decorations, red topstain, in a bright, fresh near fine or better unfaded pictorial dustwrapper with two small closed tears at the crown of the spine and negligible use at the heel. A superior copy of this Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone. Adapted into film as 'Harper' with Paul Newman. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime. Exceptional premium example. SOLD

Rare Presentation THE DROWNING POOL

[30068] (Kenneth Millar). (Macdonald, Ross). MacDonald, John Ross. THE DROWNING POOL. Signed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1950. First Edition of the second Lew Archer mystery Inscribed by Ross MacDonald on the front free endpaper to an early Millar/Macdonald supporter and collector of mystery and detection fiction. 'Best wishes to ...John Ross Macdonald'. 8vo. 244 pp. A very good copy in green and white patterned paper covered boards, black topstain, black titles to the mildly darkened spine, in a very good pictorial dustwrapper showing some use; wear and rubbing at the folds, heel and crown of the spine and old tape reinforcement on the verso. Still presents well. Rarely found signed. Adapted into the 1975 film with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.  $3,475.00

THE WAY SOME PEOPLE DIE - First & Signed - Very Uncommon

[30067] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, John Ross. THE WAY SOME PEOPLE DIE. Signed.. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1951. First Edition of the highly-regarded third Lew Archer mystery, Signed as John Ross Macdonald, (Kenneth Millar) on the title-page. 8vo. 245 pp. A near fine copy in blue and white patterned paper covered boards, black topstain, black titles to the spine in a bright, pictorial dustwrapper showing a few negligible closed tears, some use at the heel and crown of the spine and one internal tape reinforcement. An attractive copy. "The best novel in the tough tradition I've read since Farewell, My Lovely and possibly since The Maltese Falcon." - Anthony Boucher, The New York Times. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.  $2,875.00

[30062] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, John Ross. THE IVORY GRIN. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1952. First Edition of the fourth Lew Archer novel by Ross Macdonald considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 240 pp. A near fine or better copy in orange and white patterned paper covered boards, black titles to the spine, black topstain, in a near fine dustwrapper showing some light use. A bright, fresh copy of this MLC 5 Dagger Classic. Barnes, Murder In Print. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.  $1,250.00

[30063] Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, John Ross. MEET ME AT THE MORGUE. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1953. First Edition of this highly-regarded mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 212 pp. A near fine copy in yellow and white patterned paper covered boards, black titles to the spine in a bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper with some overall light use, a small closed tear at the bottom of the front panel and some wear at the heel and crown of the spine. Published in Great Britain as Experience With Evil.  $1,250.00

[30105] (Kenneth Millar). (Macdonald, Ross). MacDonald, John Ross. THE NAME IS ARCHER.. New York: Bantam Books, 1955. First Edition. A paperback original of these seven Lew Archer short stories including, Find The Woman, Lew Archer's first appearance in print and winner of the 1946 contest sponsored by Ellery Queen. Very good or better in the original illustrated wrappers, some light use, pages starting to yellow. Bantam # 1295. Small 8vo. 194 pp. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.  $75.00

Uncommon Signed BARBAROUS COAST

[30075] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. THE BARBAROUS COAST. Signed.. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1956. First Edition of the highly-regarded sixth Lew Archer mystery Signed by Ross Macdonald on the front free endpaper. 8vo. 247 pp. A near fine copy in red and white patterned paper covered boards, (erasure to the front free endpaper], black titles to the spine in a just about fine pictorial dustwrapper showing the slightest of use.  $3,500.00

[30072] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. THE GALTON CASE. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1959. First Edition of the highly-regarded eighth Lew Archer mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 242 pp. A just about fine copy in red and white patterned paper covered boards, black titles to the spine in a bright, fresh neatly price-clipped pictorial dustwrapper with some light use and and an old tape mend to one closed tear on the back panel on the verso. "One of the best Lew Archer stories". Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.  $775.00

[30082] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. THE FERGUSON AFFAIR. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1960. First Edition of this highly-regarded mystery by Ross Macdonald, author of the Lew Archer series and considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 283 pp. A fine copy in 1/4 red cloth over blue paper covered boards, red topstain, gilt titles to the spine in a slightly dusty bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper with one small chip repaired to the top of the front panel, some light wear at the crown of the spine. A very nice copy.  $675.00

[30078] Kenneth Millar). Macdonald, Ross. THE WYCHERLY WOMAN. Signed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1961. First Edition of this highly-regarded Lew Archer mystery Inscribed by Ross MacDonald on the title-page to an early Millar/Macdonald supporter and collector of mystery and detection fiction. 'To...With my regards and best wishes Ross Macdonald'. A fine copy in 1/4 teal cloth over burgundy paper covered boards, yellow topstain, gilt titles to the spine in a near fine neatly price-clipped pictorial dustwrapper with one negligible closed tear at the crown of the spine. 8vo. 278 pp. A bright, fresh copy of this Edgar nominee. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Uncommon signed.  $3,375.00

Rare Presentation FIND A VICTIM

[30069] (Kenneth Millar). (Macdonald, Ross). MacDonald, John Ross. FIND A VICTIM. Signed.. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965. First Edition of the fifth Lew Archer mystery, Inscribed by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, on the front free endpaper. 'To Vince Moyar / with my respect for / his pertinacity, / (John) Ross Macdonald'. 8vo. 245 pp. A near fine copy in brown and beige patterned paper covered boards, black titles to the spine in a bright, very good or better pictorial dustwrapper with one negligible closed tear, some wear at the heel and crown of the spine and tips. "Incisive, perceptive, forceful and fast-paced, powerful and personal, a strange and haunting blend. "The New York Times Book Review.  $3,975.00

[30106] Macdonald, Ross. THE FAR SIDE OF THE DOLLAR. Typescript Signed.. New York: [Published by Knopf in 1965], 1965. Ross Macdonald's carbon typescript for the novel - 315 pages, rectos only. Signed as Kenneth Miller with his full address on the title page - a clean copy with several corrections in the author's hand. With approx: 116 additional pages - with major corrections, primarily deletions on about 30% of the material. Pages 1-15, 20-21, 58-75, 81, 94-109, 126-129, 135-136, 138-144, 153-155. 158, 162-169, 171-184, 200-201, 210-212, 216-217, 234-238, 240-241, 245, 253-257, 259, 286-287, 295, 300-302. An interesting archive. "…the finest series of detective novels ever written by an American." - NY Times. "Has Tom Hillman run away from his exclusive reform school, or has he been kidnapped? Are his wealthy parents protecting him or their own guilty secrets? And why does every clue lead Lew Archer to an abandoned Hollywood hotel, where starlets and sailors once rubbed shoulders with grifters--and where the present clientele includes a brand-new corpse." - back cover paperback edition. "Ross Macdonald remains the grandmaster, taking the crime novel to new heights by imbuing it with psychological resonance, complexity of story, and richness of style that remain awe inspiring. Those of us in his wake owe him a debt that can never be paid." Jonathan Kellerman  $28,750.00

[30080] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. BLACK MONEY. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1966. First Edition of this highly-regarded Lew Archer mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 238 pp. A fine copy in 1/4 burgundy cloth over blue paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine in a bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper with some light overall use, a touch of rubbing at the heel and crown of the spine and one short closed tear on the upper front panel. A very nice copy. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.  $350.00

[30076] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. ARCHER IN HOLLYWOOD. The Moving Target. The Way Some People Die. The. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1967. First Collected Edition of three Lew Archer mysteries, selecting the first Lew Archer mystery, a Haycraft-Queen cornerstone, The Moving Target, basis for the film Harper with Paul Newman, Inscribed by Ross MacDonald on the front free endpaper. 'For ...with cordial best wishes, Ken Millar (John Ross Macdonald), Santa Barbara, Calif. Sept. 8/70.' 8vo. 528 pp. A fine copy in pale yellow cloth, blue titles, blue topstain in a bright, fresh, essentially fine pictorial dustwrapper. With a foreward by Ross Macdonald. A very nice copy.  $1,250.00

[30102] Lanning, George. (Macdonald, Ross). THE PEDESTAL. New York: Harper & Row, 1966. First Edition. A fine copy of this 1967 Edgar nominee in 1/4 gray cloth over navy paper covered boards, red titles to the spine in a bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper with some light use. 8vo. 198 pp. Dustwrapper commentary by Ross Macdonald. 'Mr. Lanning has given us an elegant and frightening book. My wife and I took turns reading it over a weekend which we will both remember.'  $35.00

[30092] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. THE INSTANT ENEMY. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1968. First Edition of the highly-regarded Lew Archer mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. A fine copy in 1/4 teal cloth over gold paper covered boards, silver titles to the spine, (discreet previous collector's name to the front free endpaper), in a bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper with some light overall use and one small closed tear to the front panel. 8vo. 227 pp. "Simply tragic and haunting". Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.  $85.00

A Fine Copy Signed

[30070] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. THE GOODBYE LOOK. Signed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969. First Edition of this Lew Archer mystery Signed by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, on the title page. A fine copy in 1/4 red cloth over black paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine in a lovely, fresh, fine pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 243 pp. "The finest series of detective novels ever written by an American." William Goldman, The New York Times Book Review. Barnes, Murder In Print. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.  $875.00

[30077] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. ARCHER AT LARGE. The Galton Case. The Chill. Black Money. Signed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1970. First Omnibus Edition of three Lew Archer mysteries, collecting, The Galton Case, The Chill and Black Money, regarded by critics as among the most powerful of all Ross Macdonald's novels, Inscribed by Ross MacDonald on the front free endpaper to an early Millar/Macdonald supporter and collector of mystery and detection fiction. 'Best wishes to..., Ross Macdonald'. 8vo. 627 pp. A fine copy in orange cloth, silver and red titles, yellow topstain in a bright, fresh, essentially fine pictorial dustwrapper. With a foreward by Ross Macdonald. A very nice copy indeed.  $1,150.00

[30071] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. THE UNDERGROUND MAN. Signed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. First Edition of this highly-regarded Lew Archer mystery Signed by Ross Macdonald on the front free endpaper. A fine copy in 1/4 black cloth over orange paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine in a just about fine pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 273 pp. A wonderful copy of this MLC 5 Dagger Classic. Adapted into film with Peter Graves as Archer. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Very uncommon signed.  $1,875.00

[30101] Easton, Robert. (Macdonald, Ross). BLACK TIDE. The Santa Barbara Oil Spill And Its Consequences. New York: Delacorte Press, 1972. First Edition of this powerful expose delving into the aftermath of the Santa Barbara oil spill and its political and ecological effects. With an Introduction by Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar, whose Lew Archer mystery, Sleeping Beauty has, as its central theme, the California oil spill of 1969. 8vo. 336 pp. A fine copy in navy cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a bright, fresh pictorial dustwrapper.  $35.00

[30107] Macdonald, Ross. SLEEPING BEAUTY. Signed Typescript.. New York: [Published by Knopf in 1973], Ross Macdonald's carbon typescript for the novel marked as "Copy 3 - My Master Copy" on the tile page in his hand. 332 pages housed mostly in individual plastic sheets as was Macdonald's custom. Holograph notes, corrections, emendations throughout. ".the finest series of detective novels ever written by an American." - NY Times. "In 'Sleeping Beauty', Lew Archer finds himself the confidant of a wealthy, violent family with a load of trouble on their hands--including an oil spill, a missing girl, a lethal dose of Nembutal, a six-figure ransom, and a stranger afloat, face down, off a private beach. Here is Ross Macdonald's masterful tale of buried memories, the consequences of arrogance, and the anguished relations between parents and their children. Riveting, gritty, tautly written, 'Sleeping Beauty' is crime fiction at its best." "Ross Macdonald remains the grandmaster, taking the crime novel to new heights by imbuing it with psychological resonance, complexity of story, and richness of style that remain awe inspiring. Those of us in his wake owe him a debt that can never be paid." Jonathan Kellerman  $28,750.00

[30074] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. SLEEPING BEAUTY. Signed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. Lovely First Edition of this Lew Archer mystery Signed by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, as Kenneth Millar and Ross Macdonald on the front free endpaper. A fine copy in navy cloth, gilt titles to the spine, red topstain in a fine pictorial dustwrapper. 8vo. 271 pp. Barnes, Murder In Print. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.  $850.00

[30066] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. SLEEPING BEAUTY. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. First Edition of this Lew Archer mystery by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. 8vo. 271 pp. A fine copy in navy cloth, gilt titles to the spine, red topstain in a fine pictorial variant dustwrapper with Knopf at the heel of the spine in yellow rather than orange. Barnes, Murder In Print. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Barzun & Taylor, A Catalogue Of Crime.  $325.00

[30090] Wilcox, Collin. (Ross Macdonald). LONG WAY DOWN. Signed. New York: Random House, 1974. First Edition. A Lieutenant Frank Hastings mystery, Inscribed and dated in the year of publication by Collin Wilcox to Ross Macdonald on the front free endpaper. 'To Ken [Kenneth Millar], Once again thanks for all those years of experience, summed up so generously in so many short sentences. Each one helped, believe me. Collin, June 1974.' 8vo. 180 pp. A fine copy in 1/4 black over red paper covered boards, silver titles to the spine in a just about fine pictorial dustwrapper. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Barnes, Murder In Print.  $375.00

[30084] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. ROSS MACDONALD SELECTS. Great Stories Of Suspense. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. First Edition of this highly-regarded mystery anthology selected by Ross Macdonald. Review Copy with the publisher's slip tipped onto the half-title page. Thick 8vo. 823 pp. A fine copy in black cloth, silver titles to the spine in a near fine dustwrapper showing some light use. With an introduction by Ross Macdonald, novels by Dick Francis, Kenneth Fearing's The Big Clock, Ross MacDonald's, Edgar nominated, The Far Side Of The Dollar, stories by Agatha Christie, Graham Greene, Patricia Highsmith, Dashiell Hammett, Margaret Millar, James M. Cain et al.  $75.00

[30081] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. THE BLUE HAMMER. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1976. First Edition of the final Lew Archer mystery. 8vo. 270 pp. A near fine copy in 1/4 black cloth over teal paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine, yellow topstain, in a near fine pictorial dustwrapper. A bright, fresh copy of this Keating title by Ross Macdonald, considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.  $325.00


[30091] Wilcox, Collin. (Ross Macdonald). DOCTOR, LAWYER. Signed. New York: Random House, 1976. First Edition, Review Copy with the publisher's slip laid-in of this Lieutenant Frank Hastings mystery, Inscribed and dated in the year of publication by Collin Wilcox to Ross Macdonald on the front free endpaper. 'For Ken, (Kenneth Millar) this one so exasperated (and confused me) that I almost scrapped it. So, perversely, the reviewers seem to like it. I hope your work goes well - and I hope to see you very soon. All My Best, Collin. Feb., 1977.' 8vo. 177 pp. A fine copy in 1/4 black over beige paper covered boards, silver titles to the spine in a just about fine pictorial dustwrapper. A wonderful association copy. Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights. Barnes, Murder In Print.  $375.00

[30100] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. LEW ARCHER. Private Investigator. New York: The Mysterious Press, 1977. First Edition of this Complimentary Promotional Booklet publishing Ross Macdonald's introductory essay to the forthcoming, Lew Archer. Private Investigator", that collects nine Lew Archer short stories, marked, Not For Sale, and "a few copies only of this booklet have been printed for private distribution prior to publication". A fine copy in beige wrappers, printed in black, as issued. Royal 8vo. 8 pp.  $225.00

[30093] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. LEW ARCHER. Private Investigator. Signed. New York: The Mysterious Press, 1977. First Edition of these nine Lew Archer short stories, inclusive of, Find A Woman, Archer's first appearance in print, Limited to 250 Numbered and Signed Copies by Ross Macdonald. A fine copy in brown cloth, gilt titles to the spine in a fine illustrated glassine dustwrapper. In the publisher's slipcase, as issued. 8vo. 245 pp. "Macdonald's short stories featuring Lew Archer sparkle almost as brilliantly as his novels. It ranks with Hammett's Continental Op collections and Chandler's Simple Art Of Murder". Pronzini & Muller, 1001 Midnights.  $325.00

[30083] (Kenneth Millar). MacDonald, Ross. ARCHER IN JEOPARDY. The Doomsters. Zebra-Striped Hearse. The Instant. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1979. First Omnibus Edition of three Lew Archer mysteries, collecting, The Doomsters, The Instant Enemy and the Edgar nominated, Zebra-Striped Hearse, Inscribed by Ross MacDonald on the title-page to an early Millar/Macdonald supporter and collector of mystery and detection fiction. 'Ross Macdonald for...with my best wishes, Ross MacDonald'. 8vo. 757 pp. A fine copy in 1/4 beige cloth over blue paper covered boards, silver titles, blue topstain in a bright, fresh, essentially fine dustwrapper. With a foreward by Ross Macdonald.  $1,150.00

[30094] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. A COLLECTION OF REVIEWS. Signed. Northridge: Lord John Press, 1979. First Edition of this collection of Ross Macdonald's critical essays on diverse subjects including The Detective In Fiction, The Durable Art Of James M. Cain, Colin Wilson and Barzun & Taylor's, A Catalogue Of Crime, an erudite departure from his Lew Archer mysteries. Limited to 350 Copies, this Copy one of only 50 Presentation Copies Signed by Ross Macdonald, reserved for the personal use of the author and the publisher. Fine in the publisher's 1/4 blue cloth over marbled paper covered boards, gilt titles to the spine without dustwrapper, as issued. Royal 8vo. 67 pp.  $250.00


[30095] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. A COLLECTION OF REVIEWS. Signed. Northridge: Lord John Press, 1979. First Edition of Ross Macdonald's critical essays on diverse subjects including, The Detective In Fiction, James M. Cain, Colin Wilson, Joseph Conrad, T. S. Eliot, and Barzun & Taylor's, A Catalogue Of Crime, an erudite departure from his Lew Archer mysteries. Royal 8vo. 67 pp. Limited to 350 Copies, this copy one of 300 Numbered Copies Signed by Ross Macdonald and additionally Inscribed by him on the title-page to an early Millar/Macdonald supporter and collector of mystery and detection fiction. "To...who shares my interest in Canadian literature, with warm regards, Ross Macdonald". Fine in the publisher's 1/4 red cloth over gray paper covered boards, gilt and red titles, without dustwrapper, as issued.  $250.00


[30096] (Millar, Kenneth). Macdonald, Ross. [Welty, Eudora]. SELF-PORTRAIT. Ceaselessly Into The Past. Signed. Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1981. First Edition of this 'autobiography of sorts' by Ross Macdonald, Limited to 250 Numbered Copies Signed by Ross Macdonald and Eudora Welty. A fine copy in black cloth, gilt titles to the spine, without dustwrapper, as issued. Royal 8vo. 129 pp. Foreward by Eudora Welty. Edited with an Afterword by Ralph B. Sipper.  $225.00

[30099] (Kenneth Millar). Macdonald, Ross. Sipper, Ralph B. KENNETH MILLAR. 1915-1983. Santa Barbara: Carol & Ralph Sipper, 1983. First Edition, Limited to 300 Copies. Fine in beige pictorial wrappers, as issued, of this tribute to author Kenneth Millar/Ross Macdonald, creator of PI Lew Archer. 8vo. 4 pp.  $25.00

[30103] Sipper, Ralph B. (edit.). (MacDonald, Ross). INWARD JOURNEY. Ross MacDonald. Santa Barbara: Cordilia Editions, 1984. First Edition of this tribute volume to Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Contributory essays by Margaret Millar, Julian Symons, Otto Penzler, Matthew J. Bruccoli, Richard Layman, Robert B. Parker, Eudora Welty, Collin Wilcox et al. and two unpublished essays by Ross Macdonald. 8vo. 163 pp. A fine copy in teal cloth, black titles to the spine in a bright, fresh near fine pictorial dustwrapper. With 8 pp. of black and white photographs.  $35.00


[30104] Sipper, Ralph B. (edit.). (MacDonald, Ross). INWARD JOURNEY. Ross MacDonald. Santa Barbara: Cordilia Editions, 1984. First Edition, Uncorrected Proof Copy, of this tribute volume to Ross Macdonald/Kenneth Millar considered by critics as one of the 'holy trinity of American crime writers' with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. Contributory essays by Margaret Millar, Julian Symons, Otto Penzler, Matthew J. Bruccoli, Richard Layman, Robert B. Parker, Eudora Welty, Collin Wilcox et al. and two unpublished essays by Ross Macdonald. 8vo. 163 pp. Near fine in pale green wrappers, printed in black.  $40.00

[30097] (Kenneth Millar). Macdonald, Ross. Welty, Eudora. THE FAULKNER INVESTIGATION. Santa Barbara: Cordelia Editions, 1985. First Edition, Limited to 500 Copies of these two short critical pieces by Ross Macdonald and Eudora Welty, exploring William Faulkner's 'appropriation of the detective story form', focusing on, The Hound and Intruder In The Dust. With an introduction by Ralph B. Sipper. 8vo. Unpaginated. 14 pp. A fine copy in rose wrappers, printed in black as issued.  $50.00