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SIGNED 1st Ed The Marble Orchard William F. Nolan SKETCH Drawing Black Mask Myst. This is a highly collectible first edition ofThe Marble Orchard, part of the "Black Mask Boys" mystery series featuring Raymond Chandler. This copy is uniquely inscribed and signed by the legendaryWilliam F. Nolan (best known as the co-author ofLogan's Run ). This is a highly collectible first edition of The Marble Orchard , part of the "Black Mask Boys" mystery series featuring Raymond Chandler. This copy is uniquely inscribed and signed by the legendary William F. Nolan (best known as the co-author of Logan's Run ). What makes this copy special is the original hand-drawn cartoon sketch by Nolan on the front endpaper, featuring a character saying "Cheers!" Nolan was a noted artist and biographer, making these sketched copies particularly desirable for fans of hardboiled detective fiction and pulp history. Key Features: Unique Inscription: Includes a signature and a full-page original drawing. True First Edition: Confirmed by the complete number line on the copyright page. Literary History: A must-have for collectors of Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, or 20th-century American mystery fiction. Shipping & Handling: Will be shipped securely in a box with bubble wrap to ensure it arrives in the condition described. Please review all photos for a close-up look at the author's sketch and the condition of the dust jacket.