Brotherhood of Evil, Frederic Sondern. First Edition, Signed by Harry Anslinger

Brotherhood of Evil: The Mafia, Frederic Sondern Jr. First edition, first printing of this history of the Mafia, inscribed to the flyleaf by the first Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics Harry Anslinger - To the Honorable _____ / Who is in the front line with the fighters against the evil narcotic traffic. New York: Farrar, Straus and Cudahy, 1959.

A near fine copy in a very good or better, unclipped dust jacket. Binding is tight, sturdy and square, minimal wear to boards. Jacket shows light shelfwear and toning, protected in archival mylar. A nice copy, very scarce with the Anslinger inscription. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Rare Book Sleuth is a rare and antiquarian book dealer specializing in modern first editions, signed copies and notable rarities.

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