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Houghton Mifflin, Boston. 1943. 237 pages. First edition, first printing of the Book Club edition, in its original DJ that matches the desirable DJ (and artwork) of the very pricey, first trade edition. The difference of course is the Book Club Edition slug is on the bottom of the front flap, whereas the retail trade edition has a $2.50 price. Additionally, the Book Club DJ has a War Bonds advert on rear flap, and retail DJ's do not, instead the top of the rear flap has the header "Psychothrillers." As for this copy, the book is bright, tight and clean. Rust-color boards are bright and clean. Pages and endpapers are bright and clean. A touch of faint toning to endpapers (barely.) Manufacturer's rust color topstain is present and unblemished. Previous owner's name and date (June 18, 1943) neatly written on upper corner of FFEP. Laid-in is the original, and rare, Book League Review, that came with the book, and is virtually impossible to track down. It is an 8-page brochure with a review, info on the author, and other adverts. The original, classic DJ has minor edge-rubbing and light soiling to rear. DJ shows faint fingerprint on rear. Thanks to the small print run of the trade edition, and its hefty price tag, vintage book club editions too are collectible, thanks in part to their vintage DJs matching that of the first trade edition. Often referred to as one of the best noir novels written featuring a femme fatale. A desirable vintage copy in its original, matching DJ, with its original rare insert. Near Fine/ VG+. N° de ref. del artículo 003704

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