George V. Higgins — Cogan&Apos;S Trade

New York, Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. Paperback. A smart uncorrected proof of this thrilling crime novel from American writer and lawyer, George V. Higgins. Uncorrected proof copy. Scarce in this form. With a Book-of-the-Month Club request or report stapled to the front board. Centered on crime in Boston neighborhoods, this novel follows Cogan, a hitman who works for an anonymous benefactor. When he is given a new target of the person in charge of a card-game heist, he must first uncover which of the participants was responsible. Written by George V. Higgins, an American author, lawyer, newspaper columnist, raconteur, and college professor. In the original yellow paper wraps. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities and light sunning to the spine. Ink inscription to the front board with a Book-of-the-Month Club request or report stapled to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .