First US edition, first printing. Prelims plus 408pp. Deckled fore edge. Quarter bound in yellow cloth over cream card boards, author's initials in on front, gilt block lettering to spine (boards are strong, square, clean and fresh, three indentations on upper edge, slightly rounded at spine tips, remainder mark on dusty upper text block edge). Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust jacket (light, tiny chip at spine tips). The dust jacket 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.
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