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First American Edition. The author's uncommon fourth book, basis for two films: one in 1935, starring Edward Arnold, George Raft, and Claire Dodd, and one in 1942, starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake, and Alan Ladd. Lightly toned at the board extremities, else About Near Fine in an attractive, Very Good plus dust jacket. Jacket is lightly faded and rubbed overall, with a few short closed tears. In a custom maroon quarter-leather clamshell box. The Dark Page I: 1940-1949, p. 134.

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.