[HAMMETT, Dashiell]. A group of 9 works about Hammett, including: JOHNSON, Diane. Dashiell Hammett: A Life. New York: Random House, [1983]. 8vo. Original cloth backed boards; original unclipped dust jacket. FIRST EDITION. ?? [With:] an uncorrected proof in original printed wrappers (unevenly toned with old tape affixed to upper cover). FIRST EDITION. ?? GORES, Joe. Hammett. New York: G.P. Putnam?s Sons, [1975]. 8vo. Original blue cloth; original unclipped dust jacket. FIRST EDITION. ?? [With:] an uncorrected proof in original printed wrappers and two first edition paperbacks of this title. ?? NOLAN, William F. Hammett: A Life at the Edge. New York: Congdon & Weed, [1983]. 8vo. Original cloth backed boards; original unclipped dust jacket. ?? [With:] an uncorrected galley proof (light marring to upper cover) and an uncorrected manuscript, both in original printed wrappers. ?? Together, 9 works in 9 volumes, ALL FIRST EDITIONS, condition generally very good.