Odlum, Jerome, The Mirabilis Diamond, Scribners, N.Y.,1945, first edition inscribed by the author to Hal Wallis the movie producer of such films as Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, and many other great films. : “Dear Hal Wallis, Have you room for another Odium opus in your library? (I’m not trying to sell it to you - screen rights are sold!) Best Wishes Jerome Bob Odium.” This is truly a rare mystery which relates directly to one of the best producers of classic mystery films.  Listed in Hubin's Bibliography of Crime Fiction  The dust jacket has a small chip in the front and a small chip on the spine.