First edition of Stanley Ellin's first novel, later adapted to film as ""The Big Night"". Some wear to the unclipped jacket, now in protective mylar, including loss to head and tail of the spine. Red cloth covers are bright, with minor bumping to the corners. Top edge stained dark blue. Previous owner's plate on front free endpaper. Pages are clean and bright. [8], [1]-181, [3] pp. 8.25 x 5.75""