First edition, first printing (true first). Prelims plus 388pp, [vi] In red cloth-covered boards with gilt block lettering to spine (boards are strong, square, fresh and sharp, just slightly bruised at spine ends). Dust marked along upper text block edge, hint of flecking on other bright text block edges. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust jacket (lightly bumped along upper edge; slightly sunned on spine). 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.
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