Octavo, cloth backed boards. Author's first book of fiction. Edgar award winner for best first novel. Filmed in 1972 as "The Carey Treatment," directed by Blake Edwards, starring James Coburn. [Reference: Hubin, p. 420]. Corners a little bruised, some tanning to board edges, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with some foxed spots to upper edge of jacket. (28512).

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Title

A CASE OF NEED

Publisher

An NAL Book, The World Publishing Company [1968], New York and Cleveland

Publication Date

1968

Binding

Hardcover

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First edition.

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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