1950 Avon Monthly Novel digest original – first appearance
cover art by Mike Doyle
1951 Avon paperback – first mass market
cover art attributed to Barye Phillips
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cover art by John Vernon
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1963 Corgi UK paperback original
cover art by Renato Fratini
1969 Signet edition – 1st US edition
cover art by Robert McGinnis
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cover art by Terry Gilbert
Walter Mosley’s debut, Devil in a Blue Dress
first in the long-running Easy Rawlins series set in Los Angeles
1990 Norton hardcover
cover illustration by John Jinks
1960 Pyramid paperback original
cover art by Harry Schaare
private eye short story anthology
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Chicago (Pathé, 1927). Rolled, Very Fine-. Swedish One Sheet (25.5″ X 39.5″).
A vibrant and lively poster that perfectly captures the spirit of the film it represents. This colorful Swedish one-sheet highlights Phyllis Haver in what is widely regarded as the finest performance of her career. She brings Roxie Hart to life with the ideal mix of selfish charm and seductive exuberance, delivering what many consider the definitive portrayal of the character. Unusual for the 1920s, the film masterfully balances comedy and drama, a feat largely attributed to Cecil B. DeMille, who oversaw much of the production despite Frank Urson receiving sole directing credit. Interestingly, the Swedish poster credits only DeMille, omitting Urson’s name entirely. This poster has toning, edge chips, and tears, including one repaired with adhesive tape. From the Benito Medela-Piquepe Collection.
SMB Noir 
