No Pockets In A Shroud by Horace McCoy First Edition Arthur Barker Ltd 1937. A VG+ copy that has no previous owner's name inscriptions. Contents and edges free of foxing or toning and cloth covers unmarked. No fraying or rubbing to corners or edges and no marks or stains to cloth. In (seldom seen) near VG dust jacket that has some loss to head of spine. Not clipped and priced at 7/6 to front flap.

"No Pockets in a Shroud" by Horace McCoy is a gritty and poignant novel that delves into the harsh realities of the Great Depression era. The story revolves around Ralph Cotter, an ex-convict with dreams of making it big in the world of crime. As he assembles a crew for a daring heist, tensions rise and alliances are tested. Against the backdrop of a desperate and unforgiving society, McCoy paints a vivid picture of characters driven by desperation, ambition, and the pursuit of the American Dream. With its raw depiction of life's struggles and moral dilemmas, the novel offers a stark commentary on the human condition and the lengths people will go to in search of a better life.