Burnett, W[illiam] R[iley], writing as “John Monahan.” BIG STAN. New York: Fawcett Publications, Inc., [1953]. Small octavo, cover art by Barye Phillips, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Gold Medal #355. Paperback original. hard-boiled novel. Faint crease to spine edge, rubbing to rear spine edge, a near fine copy.
cover art by Barye Phillips
cover art by Barye Phillips
1951 Gold Medal paperback original
cover art by Barye Phillips
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cover art by Barye Phillips
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1958 Bestseller Library edition
cover art by Edgar Hodges
1951 Dell mapback – cover art by Barye Phillips
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1949 Random House hardcover
her 18th with Insp. Christopher McKee, the Scotsman in charge of the Manhattan Homicide Squad
1965 Signet
Australian paperback thriller by “James Dark” (house name, used i.e. by James Macdonnell). The American edition cover: Barye Phillips.
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pseudonym of Frank E. Smith
1957 Gold Medal paperback original
cover art by William Rose
non-series noir thriller
a syndicate killer has a contract to take out this 15-year-old who has played the risky game of blackmailing mobsters.
undated Gold Medal reissue
cover art by Barye Phillips
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pseudonym of (Ronald) Douglas Sanderson
1956 Gold Medal paperback original
cover art by Barye Phillips
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1951 Gold Medal paperback original
pseudonym of Edward S. Aarons
cover art by Barye Phillips
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SMB Noir 
