One of a numbered, limited edition of 500 copies, this being no. 246. Signed and numbered by the author on the title page. Published simultaneously with the trade edition, specially printed and bound for Harrods in Kensington, London. Bound in full, bright red buckram with gilt block lettering to front and spine. All edges gilt. Red marbled endpapers. Red silk ribbon marker bound in. Boards strong, square, clean and sharp. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original, matching bright red, with gilt block lettering, slightly rubbed at edges, slipcase. Small indentation on top edge. Heirloom edition of this classic novel. 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.