Mickey Spillane 2x Signed "Kiss Me, Deadly," 1st Paperback Edition - Pulp Noir Classic!

It's all here, colorful and salacious! A paperback copy of Frank Morrison "Mickey" Spillane (1918-2006), "Kiss Me, Deadly" (New York: Signet Book, 1953), Signet #1000, twice signed by the author, once as himself, as "Mickey Spillane," and once as his principal character, as "Mike Hammer".  A first paperback edition, stated first printing (April 1953) on the copyright page. Expected wear including even toning within. A slight crack to the binding before Chapter One. There is minimal shelf rubbing to the covers and spine, though a small closed tear affects the back cover's bottom edge. Else near fine. 160pp. 4.25" x 7.125" x .375."

The rest of the author's inscription on the inside of the front cover reads: "Hi Karl - / from Mike / Hammer and me, / a real pleasure / to say hello / again! / Mickey / Spillane."

Spillane had been writing short stories for comic books and pulp magazines, as well as novels, since the 1940s. Spillane's first major novel "I, The Jury" was published in 1947, and introduced his serial protagonist, detective Mike Hammer. Hammer would appear in twelve other novels published up until 1997. "Kiss Me, Deadly" was the sixth in the series.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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