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[1975] Genuine, Light Blue Leather Binding, featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 218 pages. SIGNED TWICE BY THE AUTHOR: IN THE BOOK AND ON THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY LAID IN THE BOOK. Four raised ridges (hubs) on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold--a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand-selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Endpapers: Satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. "I, The Jury" is a hard-boiled detective novel. It introduces readers to private investigator Mike Hammer, who becomes a classic character in crime fiction. The story begins with Hammer's close friend, Jack Williams, being brutally murdered. Swearing to deliver justice personally, Hammer dives into New York City's shadowy world, determined to uncover the killer. The novel explores themes of vengeance, loyalty, and moral ambiguity, with Hammer using his own brand of justice, which often defies the law. It's a gritty, fast-paced story, rich with noir-style atmosphere and tough dialogue. The book and the certificate are both signed by the author-the book is genuine leather. Condition: Faint, minor scratches to gilt on edges (from shelving), else Fine, new condition. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. SOME COMPETITORS ONLINE SAY THEIR BOOKS ARE NEW OR FINE BUT HAVE BEEN READ. THIS BOOK IS DIRECT FROM THE PUBLISHER AND NEVER READ. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly.

Signed by the author and including signed COA. Full leather cover with gilt decoration, all edges gilt. Unfortunate water staining on the bottom edges of the pages and endpapers affecting the first half of the book. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.

Signed. Collector's ed. SIGNED by author on special page after ffep. Signed certificate of authenticity laid in at front. Full grey leather with raised bands on spine, gilt lettering and embellishment. Near fine, unread. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.

London: Arthur Barker, 1952. First Edition - British. Signed and inscribed by the author, Mickey Spillane, on the title page. Inscribed: “To Richard Clark, a big hello from Mike Hammer and me! This is where it all got started - now enjoy the action - again! Mickey Spillane, June 8, 1999.” A used and lightly worn copy with some minor spotting to the cloth and rubbing to the lettering at the spine in an excellent facsimile dust jacket. The first Mike Hammer novel, a hardboiled detective fiction classic.

New York: Otto Penzler, 1996. Facsimile Edition . Hardback. As New/As New. Laid in is one of the memorial cards for Spillanes funeral which took place on July 29th,2006

1947 E.P. Dutton Stated TRUE FIRST EDITION of Spillane's 1st mystery with a **SIGNED** CARD of Mickey Spillane tipped in. A VeryGood+ Hardback and VeryGood+ Dustjacket: The HB is very clean and tight with the only real wear being some small chips at the spine ends and tiny bumps at the corners. It is wrapped in a Facsimile DJ also in VG+ condition with almost no wear or marks as well. A VERY RARE COLLECTIBLE! **BONUS** Also receive a Signet paperback of another early book, The Long Wait in Good condition. ***Brenbooks specializes in first edition mysteries, many signed***

Signed with a personal inscription to Michael Preston on the front-free-endpage. First Edition, First Printing – stated on the copyright page with the date of 1947 on the title page with the correct information on the dust jacket. Publisher's black cloth with red titles; 8vo 8 inches tall; 9-218 pages. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even age-toning. Minimal shelf handling wear with pushed spine tips. The dust jacket has the price of $2.50 intact; the jacket's front displays nicely with light edge wear, along the rear panel and spine a faint dampstain and a partial split at the spine edge. Older interior tape repairs on some of the perimeter. Now contained in a new clear Mylar sleeve. Mickey Spillane, renowned as the ‘king of pulp fiction, ' made his mark with his debut novel introducing private investigator Mike Hammer. Known for his gritty tales of relentless vengeance, Spillane captivated readers with Hammer's unyielding pursuit of justice amidst a backdrop of money laundering and Communist intrigue. Spillane's writing style was distinguished by its terse prose, rapid pacing, gritty sexuality, and explosive conclusions. His influence extended to the 1953 film adaptation of his hardboiled detective classic, starring Biff Elliot, Preston Foster, and Peggy Castle. [Adapted from ref. ] Genres: Hardboiled, Noir, Detective, Thriller Ref: Ahearn, 616; Johnson, 172.

New York: E. P. Dutton, 1947. Solid copy in its first printing with First Edition stated on copyright page. His first novel intoduced the deterctive Mike Hammer and became the basis for a film. Signed by author in his early signature on bookplate tipped in on front endpaper. Unmarked, tight and square. Black textured boards with red lettering on spine and top board. Moderately foxed to top page edges. Textblock clean and supple with strong hinge. One lightly bumped tip. Head of spine crimped. Price intact jacket has some insect holes on folds, mostly the rear fold. Some edgewear along both top and bottom edges but very little paper loss. In mylar. . Signed by Author. First American Edition. Hardccover. Very Good to Very Good Plus/VG- to Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

A FAIR FIRST EDITION IN VERY GOOD DJ. part of spine missing INSCRIBED :DEAR MOM AND DAD FOR SUCH A SKINNY BOOK THEY TOOK A LONG TIME PUTTING IT OUT... BUT I HOPE IT'S THE BEGINNING OF LUCK FOR ALL OF US...BETTER NOT LET ANY OF YOUR CHILDREN READ IT! LOVE YOUR SON MICKEY

NY: Dutton. Very Good. 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Black cloth stated first edition. Inscribed to ffep in a lengthy inscription by Spillane. Spine ends/corners rubbed/frayed, slight reading ridge to spine, small stain/slight foxing to textblock edge. Protected by a facsimile DJ in mylar. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author .