Violent Hours
signed first edition
1958 · New York
by WALSH, ROBERT
New York: Signet Books, 1958. First Edition - Paperback. Signed by the author Robert Walsh to his publisher: “To Kurt Enoch, with thanks to NAL for publishing my first novel. Robert Walsh, 3/22/58”. A near fine bright copy with a touch of handling. From the library of Dr. Kurt Enoch (1895-1982) who was a noted German publisher, forced to flee the Nazis, landing in New York in 1940. In 1948, Dr. Enoch co-founded and became President of New American Library - Signet Books which became one of the successful and acclaimed post-war publishing houses. Enoch went on to become one of the most highly regarded figures in American book publishing. Signet #1492 (Inventory #: 21701E)