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First Edition, First Printing. A beautiful copy. This is the TRUE FIRST EDITION with the 1931 date printed on the title page and copyright page with NO indication of later printings. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is vibrant in color with some repair. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. There is NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy.

The Glass Key is a novel by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in 1931. This work is a classic of the hard-boiled detective fiction genre and is noted for its gritty portrayal of corruption and political influence.