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August 1959 Dell reissue, first printing
completed by Ed McBain after Rice’s death
cover painting by Robert McGinnis
better image than previously posted
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August 1959 Dell reissue, first printing
completed by Ed McBain after Rice’s death
cover painting by Robert McGinnis
better image than previously posted