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london mcgibbon 1969 VG dark blue boards with gilt titling. 2 small grease marks but no loss. internally a clean bright copy. no inscriptions or markings. the story of the VALACHI PAPERS which put paid to the then mafia creed of "omerta" - silence when dealing with all investigating outsiders. gave the first detailed account of mafia structure and life - by an insider - joseph valachi . a turning point of understanding and eventual attack used to turn later mafiosa.

Allen. 1973. (1st UK edn.) VG/VG dj has small wear/rounding to ends of spine, but nothing serious. full loose-fitting plastic covering round entire book and dj -protected well. price-clipped. 1 inscription. inside text is clean and tightly bound . as interesting an insider's view of the mafia as the Valachi papers - by one of its killers.

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1990 Vg/VG dj is faintly shelf-worn to top edge over spine. not price-clipped. no inscriptions. .Clean throughout with no inscription or annotation. Italian-based investigative journalist Claire Sterling penetrates into the heart of this vast crime syndicate. First. Book: VG. DJ: VG. 9.5x6.5. 384pp. Profuse b/w photos and maps