New York: Signet/New American Library, 1971. Mass Market Paperback. Good Plus to Very Good. Vintage Paperback, Signet P4491: Patten's 71st western genre novel in a prolific mid-20th century career features Frank Kaily's return to the New Mexico town that hanged his father to learn the town's secret before he became a victim. Paperback original, true first edition, first printing as stated on copyright page. About 4 1/4 x 7 inches, 128 pages including brief description and publisher's ad at front and light card mail-in ad for Zane Grey Library between pages 65 and 65. Pictorial wrappers show man in western clothing with his back turned holding a revolver as he surveys the empty main street of a small western town. Text has slight spine lean, o/w clean, complete and unmarked, w/o noticeable flaws or damage. Wrappers show reading crease, a diagonal crease across upper corner of back wrapper, some minor surface and edge wear. No tears or chipping. A decent first edition copy of Patten's work, which is becoming increasing hard to find, including the three novels that were the basis for Hollywood movies.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005968
Title: GUILT OF A KILLER TOWN
Author: Patten, Lewis B
Format/Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Good Plus to Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet/New American Library
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1971
Keywords: WESTERN, VINTAGE PAPERBACK, NEW MEXICO, HANGING, EXECUTION, GUNFIGHTERS,
Bookseller catalogs: Suspense; Movies/Film/TV; Historical Novel;

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