All in the Racket; with an introduction by Arthur Garfield Hays
by Weeks, William E
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine -
- Seller
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Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York: Charles Boni Paper Books, 1930. Paperback. Near Fine -. "All in the Racket was written by William E. Weeks ... the facts and the story are his, its style, however, is the result of the collaboration of Mr. Weeks and Edwin Seaver." 221, [3] p.; 19 cm. Paperback with continuous cover design by Vera Black. Illustrated endpapers with flying-books design. First edition. The Rockwell Kent-designed emblem of Charles Boni Paper Books on the title page. This was the 12th in that strikingly designed series of modern works in paperback begun in 1929; in 1930, after 16 titles had been issued, the subscription requirement was dropped and the series was renamed Bonibooks, published by Albert and Charles Boni. Subscription information on unpaginated pages following text. The author, an attorney, was inspired to write this "rattling good story" as "a scathing criticism of our legal system." -- Introduction. In Near Fine- Condition: ends of spine slightly rubbed; shadow at upper edges of pp. 44-45; otherwise clean and tight.
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- Bookseller
- Classic Books and Ephemera (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003356
- Title
- All in the Racket; with an introduction by Arthur Garfield Hays
- Author
- Weeks, William E
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine -
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Charles Boni Paper Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1930
- Bookseller catalogs
- Fiction;
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