Deadlier than the Male

New York: Duell, Sloan, and Pearce, 1942. ADVANCE READING COPY, preceding the First Edition. Basis for the 1947 film noir "Born to Kill," directed by Robert Wise and starring Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, and Walter Slezak. Publisher's stamp at the top of the front flyleaf (see image).

Very Good in wrappers. Stamp on the front endpaper noting "MALE," presumably as issued. Moderate lean, light wear on the extremities, and reading creases and some fray on the spine.

[Book #158294]