Clean Break (First Edition)

New York: E.P. Dutton, 1955. First Edition. First Edition. Basis for Stanley Kubrick's breakthrough 1956 film noir, "The Killing," starring Sterling Hayden in one of his defining roles.

Very Good plus in an about Fine review dust jacket, slightly tall as issued, stamped "PUB. MARCH 1, 1955" at the bottom for the front flap. Top page edges foxed, with an owner name and small bruise on the front endpaper. An attractive copy.