The Big Knockover-Selected Stories & Novels by Dashiell Hammett, 1966

Hammett (1894-1961) is now widely recognized as one of the finest mystery writers of all times, had a romantic relationship with writer Lillian Hellman who has written a wonderful Intro to this book.
Published by Random House, New York, 1966, First printing (STATED), FIRST EDITION.
Used black cloth  hardbound with silver lettering on spine; with unpriced dust jacket.
Condition: fine with small tear and browning of dj on back top and edges of dj a little bumped. Dj covered with mylar.   PRICE-$50.