Ball, John. In the Heat of the Night. New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1965. 8vo., publisher's half cloth. 184pp. 

First edition, later printing with the date code "E-P" on the copyright page. (First printings state). Signed and inscribed by Ball to a trio of his neighbors in 1966 on the title page approximately a year after publication. Rare, collectible copy of this landmark mystery novel which served as the basis for the legendary 1967 film of the same name starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger.   

Fine in like dust jacket. 

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