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5 AGAINST THE HOUSE.

Finney, Jack (pseudonym of Walter Braden Finney).

London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, [1954]. Octavo, boards. First U.K. edition. Author's first novel. Signed inscription by Finney on the title page "Best wishes-/ -- from/ Jack Finney". Made into a film noir in 1955 directed by Phil Karlson, with Guy Madison, Kim Novak and Brian Keith. A near fine copy, title page is a cancel, possibly U.S. edition sheets, some spotting to edges, top edge dust soiled, in a very good dust jacket, rubbing to edges, some shelf wear with creasing along upper edge, closed tear to lower front left corner, rubbing to spine ends. (9812). Item #9812

Price: $850.00