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Night of Wenceslas : A Harper Novel of Suspense  (First Edition State, in Original DJ, Not Clipped, Story of Nicolas Whistler Who Inherits His Uncles Estate in Prague, Thriller in the Time of the Iron Curtain)

Night of Wenceslas : A Harper Novel of Suspense (First Edition State, in Original DJ, Not Clipped, Story of Nicolas Whistler Who Inherits His Uncles Estate in Prague, Thriller in the Time of the Iron Curtain)

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Night of Wenceslas : A Harper Novel of Suspense (First Edition State, in Original DJ, Not Clipped, Story of Nicolas Whistler Who Inherits His Uncles Estate in Prague, Thriller in the Time of the Iron Curtain)

by Lionel Davidson

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Harper and Brothers 1961, Stated First Edition (C-L) Stated first edition Harper and Brothers, with C-L under the statement. This means it was printed in March (C) 1961 (L). Book and dust cover are not perfect. At some point the book has been exposed to damp or moisture. The outer pages on both top and bottom, back and front there are slight wibbles in the pages and faint, light staining. But it is not all the way thru the book. Page edges are hand-torn style, there are some slight dents in the edges when the book is closed. ~ Hardback : hard cover edition, with original unclipped dust cover jacket, book is in good condition with defects mentioned above, pages are unmarked. Dust cover is in fair to condition, shows wear, chipping and worn off spots, as well as, the white cover shows age discoloring and some stains. It is not protected in our photos, but we will put the dust cover in mylar before it's put in to storage. Together it makes a nice presentation for this scarce first edition. Like any typical used book with some slight wear to edges and spine. Firmly readable. As to be expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, creases, and/or scuffs. Overall a good copy and presents well, despite defects in the mylar protector. As is, as found. ~ We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing stopping by.. Hard Back / Cloth Binding. Good Condition/Yes. Novel / Fiction / Enjoyable Reading. Thriller / Suspense / Fiction.

Synopsis

The Night of Wenceslas is the debut novel of British thriller and crime writer Lionel Davidson. It describes the reluctant adventures of Nicolas Whistler, a dissolute young man of mixed English and Czech parentage who finds himself caught up against his will in Cold War espionage. The novel won the Crime Writers' Association's Gold Dagger Award in 1960 and the Author's Club First Novel Award.

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Bookseller
Great Pacific Book Co. US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
5030906
Title
Night of Wenceslas : A Harper Novel of Suspense (First Edition State, in Original DJ, Not Clipped, Story of Nicolas Whistler Who Inherits His Uncles Estate in Prague, Thriller in the Time of the Iron Curtain)
Author
Lionel Davidson
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Yes
Publisher
Harper and Brothers 1961, Stated First Edition (C-L)
Size
Novel / Fiction / Enjoyable Read
Keywords
Novel, Mystery, Thriller, Iron Curtain, Family, Inheritence Adventure Story Nicholas Whistler Maura m g Mother, Greed, Letters, Uncle Bela Janda Prague Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City

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