Dutton, 1947. Fine. Hardcover. First edition. Bumping at the corners else fine in near fine price-clipped dustwrapper with typical sunning to the spine and very light wear at the edges. Spillane's first book, the first Mike Hammer mystery, and the progenitor to a whole generation of books featuring ultra-violent detective heroes. Desirable and scarce in such nice condition. [Attributes: First Edition; In Dust Jacket]