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Hard Boiled Dames by Bernard Drew 1986 Hardcover

Hard Boiled Dames by Bernard Drew 1986 Hardcover

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This is the first edition of the vintage book titled “Hard-Boiled Dames: A brass-knuckled anthology of the toughest women from the classic pulps” that was edited by Bernard Drew and preface by Marcia Muller. It contains 331 pages and was published in 1986 by St. Martins Press. The book is in good condition with moderate wear due to its age and the dust cover is in fair condition.

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Condition Definitions Below: 

Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. Moderate to significant foxing possible.  Please inspect photos.


Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Minimal issues to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. Light to moderate foxing possible.  Please inspect photos.


Very Good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. Please inspect photos.

Like New
A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. 

Brand New
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. 
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