This classic crime novel needs no content description! Published by G. P. Putnams Sons of New York in 1969. Hardcover. Book Club edition. No dust jacket. Black boards, gilt lettering on spine, binding intact, deckle fore-edge, small rub marks bottom text block corner, spine starting to separate from backing material, age toning to inside covers and pages, some handling/scuff marks to panels, edge/corner wear. Previous owners first name in ink on inside cover. Nice, readable copy. See photos for condition.