Dime Detective Jan 1939 CGC 4.5 WP Raymond Chandler Marlowe Lady in the Lake For Sale

Details: CLASSIC RAYMOND CHANDLER! | Dime Detective (Jan 1939) | CGC 4.5 White Pages

You are offerding on an absolute cornerstone of American hardboiled crime fiction: a professionally graded, incredibly well-preserved copy of Dime Detective Magazine from January 1939 (Issue #114 / Vol. 29 #3)! Published by Popular Publications, this issue is a blue-chip investment piece for vintage mystery collectors and fans of classic noir literature.

Why this Pulp is a Major Key for Collectors:

• Raymond Chandler's "The Lady in the Lake": This issue features the incredibly important original publication of "The Lady in the Lake" by the undisputed master of hardboiled fiction, Raymond Chandler. Chandler later expanded this exact story into his famous 1943 novel of the same name, making this pulp a foundational text for noir historians.

• The John Dalmas Connection: Deep-lore Chandler collectors know that in this original pulp printing, the detective protagonist was actually named "John Dalmas." Chandler famously retrofitted Dalmas into his iconic detective Philip Marlowe when adapting the story for the novel, adding immense literary historical value to this issue.

• The "White Pages" Premium: Pulps from the 1930s were printed on cheap, highly acidic wood-pulp paper. Because of this, finding high-grade survivors is tough, but finding one that retains true White Pages is practically unheard of. The official "White Pages" designation by CGC significantly multiplies the rarity and investment value of this slab.

• The Black Mask Rival: Dime Detective was Popular Publications' premier competitor to Black Mask, offering higher pay rates that lured in heavy-hitting authors like Chandler.

Condition Details & Grading (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):

• CGC Grade: 4.5 (Very Good +).

• Page Quality: White Pages (WP) - An incredible rarity for a 1939 pulp!

• Noted Flaws (Full Transparency): We strictly believe in absolute grading transparency so you can offer with total confidence. This is a gorgeous mid-grade pulp. Please refer to the official CGC label notes regarding any specific structural defects (such as light cover creasing, spine stress, or edge wear) that factor into the 4.5 rating.

• Case Condition: The CGC slab is clean, fresh, and free of any major scratches or cracks, completely sealing and preserving this literary treasure.

• Photos are your Guide: Please carefully review all provided high-resolution pictures to verify the exact cosmetic presentation of the cover, the label notes, and the slab integrity. What you see in the photos is exactly the slabbed pulp magazine you will receive.

• Questions: If you need clarification on the CGC label notes before offerding on this Sky Parlor Collectibles sale, please feel free to send a message!

• Publisher: Popular Publications.

• Year: 1939.

• Format: Slabbed Vintage Detective Pulp Magazine.