Public Enemy No. 1 by Bruce Graeme Second Impression Hutchinson 1937. A very fine copy. Discreet bookplate to front pastedown and small neatly penned date of 1937 extreme top of title page. Contents are unblemished throughout, covers bright and without toning or bumping. In a near fine pictorial dust jacket with no fading or loss.

Public Enemy No. 1 Bruce Graeme (a pseudonym for Graham Montague Jeffries), is a work of British crime fiction. The novel explores the exploits of John Jenkin, a figure designated as a notorious criminal. Graeme, known for his Blackshirt series, crafts a narrative that delves into the underworld of 1930s London, blending suspense with detailed character studies. The story reflects the era's fascination with criminality, presenting Jenkin's journey through a lens of moral ambiguity and societal tension, characteristic of Graeme's contributions to early 20th-century detective and thriller literature.