Signed book: The Friends of Eddie Coyle. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1972. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 183 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint by George V. Higgins. Includes a glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Robert Mitchum in the film adaptation of the novel, signed in violet felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing to the Mitchum photo.