First edition, first impression. 166pp. In a later, bespoke binding, quarter bound in tan vinyl over strong fawn cloth, all edges sprayed red and marbled endpapers. 8vo. Covers a little rounded at corners and spine ends. Previous owner's bookplate on verso of front free endpaper, some faint spotting on first and last few pages else neat, clean and tight.
A handsome and and unusual copy of Duff Cooper's novel based on the astonishing true story of efforts by British naval intelligence to conceal from the Germans preparations to invade Sicily in 1943.
