Epitaph for a Spy.
by AMBLER, Eric
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- The half-title was formerly securely glued to the front free endpaper, presumably to disguise a 1941 ownership signature at the
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Hodder and Stoughton Limited,, [1938].. First edition.. publisher's cloth (lacking dust jacket).. The half-title was formerly securely glued to the front free endpaper, presumably to disguise a 1941 ownership signature at the top edge of the half-title (the signature is also lined out in ink); the two leaves have been separated, but the "pour-pattern" of the adhesive remains, along with some slight damage to the half title. The inscription by Ambler on the title page is unaffected. Cloth sunned, with slight rubbing and use.. 8vo,. Inscribed by Eric Ambler on the title page.
Synopsis
Josef Vadassy, a Hungarian refugee and language teacher living in France, is enjoying his first break for years in a small hotel on the Riviera. But when he takes his holiday photographs to be developed at a local chemists, he suddenly finds himself mistaken for a Gestapo agent and a charge of espionage is levelled at him. To prove himself innocent to the French police, he must discover which one of his fellow guests at his pension is the real spy. As he desperately tries to uncover the true culprit's identity, Vadassy must risk his job, his safety and everything he holds dear.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 23431
- Title
- Epitaph for a Spy.
- Author
- AMBLER, Eric
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's cloth (lacking dust jacket).
- Book Condition
- Used - The half-title was formerly securely glued to the front free endpaper, presumably to disguise a 1941 ownership signature at the
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hodder and Stoughton Limited,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- [1938].
- Pages
- 287 [1] pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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