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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1931. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First American edition (preceded by the British edition) in first issue dustwapper. The usual light sunning on the boards, a near fine copy in an attractive very good or better wrapper with light sunning on the spine, a couple of small creases and light edgewear. The author's uncommon fourth book.

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.