The Dark Frontier
by Ambler, Eric
The Dark Frontier is Eric Ambler's first novel, about whose genesis he writes: "[…] Became press agent for film star, but soon after joined big London advertising agency as copywriter and "ideas man". During next few years wrote incessantly on variety of subjects ranging from baby food to non-ferrous alloys. Have travelled in most countries of Europe, been stranded in Marseilles and nearly drowned in the Bay of Naples. Decided, on a rainy day in Paris, to write a thriller.
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The Dark Frontier
by Ambler, Eric
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- 1990
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New York: The Mysterious Press, 1990. BOMC Edition. Author's first novel written in 1935 first published in 1936. This debut thriller virtually created the modern esponiage story with his ground-breaking series of WW II novels. A bright book in it's bright dust jacket.. Revised Edition with New Introduction. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Item Price
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THE DARK FRONTIER.
by AMBLER, Eric (Eric Clifford), 1909-1998 :
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London : Hodder & Stoughton, (1936). First edition. His uncommon first novel - gripping from the very first page (which concludes with a footnote invoking the Official Secrets Act). "A new writer of international spy stories has arrived ... The central character is Professor Henry Barstow, a highly strung savant ... Following a motoring accident, he takes on the identity… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
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Red covers, Black text on spine. Top edge red. Dustjacket is worn on edges, chipped at spine ends and repair to front flap. Item Price
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UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1936. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. The Dark Frontier by Eric Ambler First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1936. Neat contemporary gift inscription to ffep. Contents free of foxing. Covers are VG and free of stains and marks. A bright copy.
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THE DARK FRONTIER
by Ambler, Eric
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New York: Mysterious Press, 1990. First Printing, First U.S. Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The first novel from the writer who, for all practical purposes, invented the spy thriller genre with his pre-World War II books that included "A Coffin For Dimitrios" and "Journey Into Fear;" originally published in1936, this First Printing of the First U.S. Edition is revised… Read more about this item Item Price
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Mysterious Press. Used - Good. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Item Price
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London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1936. First edition. First edition. 320 pp. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with navy lettering. Very Good with slightly sunned spine, slight lean, rubbing and a little soiling to cloth, name on front free endpaper. Lacking dust jacket.The British novelist's uncommon first novel, which predicted the invention of the atomic bomb. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
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Mysterious Press, 1990-03-01. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8x5x1. First printing, March 1990. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, unclipped, in a mylar cover. 8vo. 279pp. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
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The Dark Frontier
by AMBLER, Eric
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New York: Mysterious Press, 1990. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Revised edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Author's first book. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by Eric Ambler
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Grand Central Publishing, 1990. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is:… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by Eric Ambler
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Mysterious Press, March 1990. Hardcover. Used - Good/Good. Dust jacket is protected by mylar Name of previous owner inside cover. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by Eric Ambler
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Grand Central Publishing, 1990. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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When Time Began
by Sitchin, Zecharia
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Bear & Co., Rochester, VT, 1994. Hard Cover. 8vo, First Edition. Book Condition: Very Good Plus Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by AMBLER, Eric
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London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1939. Hardcover. Good. Second printing. 12mo. 320pp. Binding worn and a bit cocked, spine toned with a small stain at the crown, half-title lightly foxed, sound but good only. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
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Fontana Books, 1967. Softcover. Very good. fb 1497. 222, [2] p. 18 cm. Paperback. A little soiling to rear. Paper browning. Ink initials first leaf.
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The Dark Frontier
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Grand Central Publishing, 1990. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by Ambler, Eric
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Mysterious Press, 1990. Hardcover. New.
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The Dark Frontier
by Eric Ambler
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Hodder and Stoughton, 1973. Hardback. Very Good/Very Good. Hardback reprint, 1973, with unclipped jacket. In overall near fine used condition with only slight signs of age, handling and storage - dj a touch rubbed to edges; black cloth boards clean and crisp. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears little read; no annotations or inscriptions; text bright and clear… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by Ambler, Eric
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Mysterious Press, 1990-02-28. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 5x0x8. Mysterious Press, 1990; stated first American edition, with full number line; xxiv, 279pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; boards also very good; titling remains bright and bold. Exterior shelfwear is very minor. Text is also very good and interior appears free of previous owner markings. Ships same or next… Read more about this item Item Price
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