First US edition, first printing. Prelims plus 280pp. Charts on endpapers. Quarter bound in black paper over black card-covered boards with silver lettering to spine and author's initials on front board (boards are strong and square, a little rubbed on corners, lightly rounded at spine ends). A little page toning, else internally neat, clean and tight. In its original, near fine dust jacket. The dust jacket is now protected in an archival-quality mylar wrapper, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives. Leonard Cyril Deighton is a British author whose works include cookery books, history and military history, but he is best known for his spy novels, including the series featuring the unnamed Harry Palmer. We have many books by Len Deighton in stock, including early, limited and first editions. Please inquire for discounts on multiple titles.
thrillers, Modern Fiction Firsts, spy fiction,
