Publication: Published by the New American Library / A Signet Book, 1948, New York
First U.S. edition (revised from the British edition) of this paperback original. Signet 690. The author's second book, first published in England in 1937. One of most distinguished hard-boiled writers of his time, having written They Shoot Horses, Don’t They,and Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, both made into outstanding films. An exceptionally fine copy of a book that usually turns up with cracked hinges, peeling plastic, etc.
Inventory Number: 43038