1948 Dutton hardcover
his second book, also second with Ed and Am Hunter
cover art for this 1954 Bantam paperback by Charles Binger
better image than previously posted
[artist credit corrected 6/30/26]
1954 Bantam reissue – cover art by Charles Binger
Published by
SMB Noir 
the signatures are very similar but this art is by Charles Binger.
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you’re absolutely right. thanks for the correction.
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