Racket by Weeks William, First Edition (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine -. "All in the Racket was written by William E. Weeks . the facts and the story are his, its style, however, is the result of the collaboration of Mr. Weeks and Edwin Seaver." 221, [3] p.; 19 cm. Paperback with continuous cover design by Vera Black. Illustrated endpapers with flying-books design. First edition. The Rockwell Kent-designed emblem of Charles Boni Paper Books on the title page. This was the 12th in that strikingly designed series of modern works in paperback begun in 1929; in 1930, after 16 titles had been issued, the subscription requirement was dropped and the series was renamed Bonibooks, published by Albert and Charles Boni. Subscription information on unpaginated pages following text. The author, an attorney, was inspired to write this "rattling good story" as "a scathing criticism of our legal system." -- Introduction. In Near Fine- Condition: ends of spine slightly rubbed; shadow at upper edges of pp. 44-45; otherwise clean and tight.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. NY: Charles Boni Paper Books, 1930. First edition. Trade paperback, 5 x 8 inches, 221 pp. Intro: Arthur Garfield Hays. Faded blue pictorial covers with wear on edges and corners. Spine has creases and small chips. Corners are lightly turned up. Pages are darkened on edge but very readable. From the Fox Studio Library with no pockets or outer markings, but is stamped 'Fox Studio Library' often in the book and has a notation on the front pictorial endpapers "underworld politics". Novel attacking U.S. criminal law system. Book condition: Good. Books are shipped quickly and securely packed in a box.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very good in rough buckram with Rockwell Kent design on the front cover. Brief sunning and wear the spine label. While it is published under the "paper books" imprint, this first printing clearly in a cloth binding.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Vera BOCK (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Edition. Charles Boni Paper Books. Introduction by Arthur Garfield Hays. No DJ; initial sales price (50?) provided. Cover designed by Vera BOCK. Some age-commensurate browning of the pages; prior owner's name sticker on the FFEP; otherwise, unmarked pages. This classic work has been reissued many times in many formats, but nothing compares with owning a copy in an early original state. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Very Good.