Deadlier than the Male

New York: Duell, Sloan, and Pearce, 1942. First Edition. Basis for the 1947 film noir "Born to Kill," directed by Robert Wise and starring Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, and Walter Slezak.

About Fine in an about Fine dust jacket. Aside from a touch of toning to the jacket spine panel, a spectacular copy.

In a custom green cloth clamshell box.

The Dark Page I: 1940-1949, p. 126.

[Book #156472]