The Ministry of Fear
by Graham Greene
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Heinemann, 1943. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. The Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene First Edition Heinemann 1943. A fine copy which has no signs of any previous ownership. Unblemished throughout and no foxing to contents or edges. Unmarked covers are bright and have no bumping or rubbing. In original and notoriously fragile (war time paper economy) near fine dust jacket that has one or two imperceptible tissue repairs. Not price clipped and no fading to spine. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd.
Synopsis
Graham Greene (1904–1991) worked as a journalist and critic, and was later employed by the foreign office. His many books include The Third Man , The Comedians and Travels with My Aunt . He is the subject of an acclaimed three-volume biography by Norman Sherry.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006728
- Title
- The Ministry of Fear
- Author
- Graham Greene
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1943
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Ministry of Fear by Graham Greene First Edition Heinemann 1943
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Brought to Book Ltd
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London, Greater London
About Brought to Book Ltd
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- Rubbing
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- Fine
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- Jacket
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