Playing the Field: Autobiography of an American Racketeer

Inscribed and signed "To Murphy Sincerely Diamond Spike" by the author on the ffep. Blindstamp identifies a previous owner as BLH (Bonnie Hoptry). The book is an autobiographical account in verse describing a live of crime and gambling. Includes a glossary with slang languages of the underworld. This book will be an interesting addition to any true crime collection, and the glossary will be a great resource for authors of crime fiction set in the mid-20th century. Also a great gift item for relatives of the author or previous owner. weight: 0.9 lb. Very good, corners bumped, light wear to spine ends, owner's blindstamp to ffep. Carnine, Philip K (foreword) 23x15x1.5cm 168 pp. Hardcover. No dust jacket. 8vo. Green leatherette over boards, yellow cover title, no spine title.