Quite uncommon First Paperback Edition of this legendary hardboiled crime novel. Frequently cited as the quintessential example of the pulp era hardboiled detective in an appropriately low-budget 1940s, wartime paper restriction, digest-size paperback. The color cover illustration features a roulette wheel in a life preserver. Publisher's "bonded mystery" #10. Has a reading crease near spine and a light crease at center of front cover. Light edge wear with minor paper loss in a couple place. A bright copy and no creases on spine. Seller Inventory # 008824

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Title: Fast One (First Paperback Edition)

Publisher: Shaw

Publication Date: 1942

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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M.S. Books
MD, U.S.A.

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We accept checks, money orders, and payments via Paypal. We accept returns for any reason within two weeks after shipment of the book. We will cover both cost of the book and buyer's mail cost if the book was not as described in our ABE listing. Seller: Brian Busek, 27647 Harness Lane, Salisbury, MD, 21801; (443)736-8673; bbusek2000@yahoo.com

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