Uncorrected bound proof (without dust wrapper). 320pp. In paper wrappers carrying the usual Jonathan Cape design of repeated flower-filled vases. 12mo. Covers are worn and rubbed at edges, stained with inert water damage over leading lower corners, cracked and crumbling over spine. Slight lean.Some soiling. Some spotting on text block edges. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.
States uncorrected proof on front cover and Ebenezer Baylis & Sons Ltd on rear cover.
The hero of Len Deighton's third thriller is the same unnamed, laconic anti-public school secret agent who appeared previously in Horse Under Water and The Ipcress File.
