On Wings Of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
On Wings of Eagles is a 1983 thriller novel written by British author Ken Follett. Set against the background of the Iranian revolution, it tells the story of the rescue of Paul Chiapparone and Bill Gaylord from prison in Tehran by a team of Electronic Data Systems executives led by retired Col. Arthur D. Simons. The story, according to Follett, is not fictionalized or a 'non-fiction novel'.
First Edition Identification
On Wings Of Eagles was first published in 1983 by HarperCollins (UK) and William Morrow (US).
Published by New York: William R. Morrow in 1983. The first US edition of the book is hardcover with 444 pages, the spine is beige with blue lettering.
The first UK edition was published in London by HarperCollins, 1983. It features black and white plates, endpaper maps and original boards.
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On Wings of Eagles (Signed by Ross Perot)
by Ken Follett
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- 1983
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First Edition/Later Printing; A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. SIGNED by Ross Perot to the half title page. A handsome copy of this "non-fiction novel", as Follett called it; it is the story of Ross Perot rescuing two of his Electronic Data Systems employees from Iran, jailed during the build up to the Iranian hostage crisis… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Ken Follett
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- 1983
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- 1/4 cloth navy boards with silver gilt lettering on spine
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On Wings of Eagles is the nonfiction story of Green beret colonel, a decorated solider of World War II and Vietnam, who came out of retirement to lead a secret raid against staggeringly perilous odds ... a group of computer executives who were hastily shaped into a crack commando team ... a Texas industrialist who would not abandon two men… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- 1984
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- 9780930435004
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La Porte, Texas, USA
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Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S.A.: Bookcassette, 1984. AK2 - 4 near fine cassettes in a very good cover/case that has an old price label, couple of blackened price, some discoloration and shelf wear. All the tapes have been listened completely and all the tapes are good. Unabridged. Over 11 hours and 30 minutes. A painstakingly accurate account of modern heroes and… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- 1983
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William Morrow & Company, 1983. Hardcover. Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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New York: A Signet Book - New American Library Previous Dealer Markings; Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Spine Moderately Cocked; Edges Moderately Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. SYNOPSIS: THE TEAM: The Eagles, a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of a great American corporation, hand-picked and trained… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- 1983
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NY: William Morrow and Company, Inc, 1983. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Collectible - Near Fine/Good. 6.5"x9.5"x1.5". 444 pages; 4th Printing. Signed by two characters of the book: Ross Perot - Chairman of the Board, Elecronic Data Systems Corporation, Dallas, Texas and Keane Taylor - manager of the Bank Omran project. Cream boards. Navy spine w/silver metallic letters in box.… Read more about this item Item Price
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ON WINGS OF EAGLES [SIGNED]
by Follett, Ken
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- 1983
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New York: William R. Morrow, 1983. First Edition, Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Octavo, 444 pages; VG/VG; spine is beige with blue lettering; dust jacket is in a mylar covering, has price cut, has minor wear along the top and bottom edges, with chipping at the top and bottom of the spine and on the fore edge corners; binding has minimal… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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New York: A Signet Book - New American Library Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers, Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Light Sticker Pull to Front Cover; Moderate Moisture Damage (Staining); Edges Lightly Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. SYNOPSIS: THE TEAM: The Eagles, a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of a great American… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
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New York: A Signet Book - New American Library Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Moderate Creasing on Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Moderate Sticker Pull to Front Cover; Spine Slightly Cocked; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. SYNOPSIS: THE TEAM: The Eagles, a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of a great American corporation,… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- 1984
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- Paperback
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- 9780552123525
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Great Britain: Corgi Books, 1984. Book. Fair. Paperback. Reprint. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Paperback, reprint, 272gms, 474 pages. Book is in fair condition with general age-related wear and tear and moderate to heavy page discolouration/spotting throughout. There is a stamp from a previous bookseller on the inside back of the front cover. Front cover has been repaired… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- 1983-01-01
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ON WINGS OF EAGLES
by FOLLETT, KEN
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- VERY GOOD
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- 1ST EDITION
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- 1978
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- HARDCOVER
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NEW YORK: WILLIAM MORROW, 1978. 1ST EDITION. HARDCOVER. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. NEW YORK: WILLIAM MORROW, 1978. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. NEW YORK: WILLIAM MORROW, 1978. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. NEW YORK: WILLIAM MORROW, 1978. 1ST EDITION. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. SIGNED BY AUTHOR AS WELL AS Jay Coburn, second-in-command of the… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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Scarborough: A Signet Book New American Library - The New American Library of Canada Limited Light Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Moderate Creasing on Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Lightly Chipped; Spine Moderately Cocked; Edges Moderately Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. SYNOPSIS: THE TEAM: The Eagles, a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of a… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- Good
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- 1st Edition 1st Printing
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- 1983
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- Hardcover
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The Villages, Florida, USA
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New York : William Morrow & Company, Inc., 1983. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st Edition, 1st printing (Full number line). 444 pp. Approximately 9.5" tall. Cream colored paper over boards with cloth quarter binding. Endpapers and pastedowns of maps. The book has… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
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- Third Printing
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- 1983
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- Hardcover
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- 9780688023713
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Northridge, California, USA
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William Morrow & Co. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. Third Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover third printing shows light wear. Jacket is toned and worn along edges. Signed by Follett to half title page. ; 0.18 X 8.52 X 10.94 inches; 444 pages; Signed by Author . Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Ken Follett
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- First Edition Stated
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- 1983
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- Hard Cover
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William Morrow, 1983. First Edition Stated. Hard Cover. History; Iran; The Iranian Hostage Crisis. Blue and White boards, slight edge wear. DJ has a few tears and edge wear. Book is VVG. DJ Good. 444 Pages. Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- 1984-09-03
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- Mass Market Paperback
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- Fine
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- First Edition/First Printing
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- 1983
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- Hardcover
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- 9780002170062
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Lewisville, Texas, USA
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London, United Kingdom: Collins , 1983. Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight clean very carefully read copy. The fore and top edge of the text block are tanned which is not unusual for UK editions, possibly a bit worse than most. There is a small almost invisible see through stain to… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- Used - Very GOOD
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- FAIR
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- First
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- 1983-09-01
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- Hardcover
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- 9780688023713
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Hyattsville, Maryland, USA
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William Morrow & Co, 1983-09-01. First. Hardcover. Very GOOD/FAIR. 9x6x1. SIGNED by author on front flyleaf next to page with the previous owner's Ex Libris bookplate. Hardcover in unclipped jacket. Included is bookmark from First Edition Circle which subscriber received with order of signed book. Stated First Edition with full number line on copyright page. DJ is repaired… Read more about this item Item Price
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On Wings of Eagles
by Follett, Ken
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- 1983-01-01
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- Hardcover
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William Morrow & Co, 1983-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 0x8x10. Item Price
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