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The Ipcress File (First Edition)

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The Ipcress File (First Edition)

by Deighton, Len

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  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Near Fine Plus/Very Good Plus
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About This Item

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1962. Bound in orange paper over boards with gilt lettering on spine. Ends of spine pushed in, and trace wear to tips and bottom of spine, otherwise a fine book without any foxing. First state dust jacket is not price-clipped, retaining original publisher's printed price of 15/-net. The ends of spine panel and flap folds are chipped and browned around the chips. These defects have been professionally repaired with white tissue which blends in exceptionally well with the white of the dust jacket, and is hardly noticeable except for lack of gloss. Jacket design by Raymond Hawkey. Author's first book (issued as Secret File No 1), a spy novel featuring Harry Palmer (un-named in the book) and basis of the 1965 movie starring Michael Caine. 224 pages.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover in Dust Jacket. Near Fine Plus/Very Good Plus.

Synopsis

Len Deighton's classic first novel, whoseprotagonist is a nameless spy – later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide in the iconic 1960s film starring Michael Caine.The Ipcress File was not only Len Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that broke the mould of thriller writing.For the working class narrator, an apparently straightforward mission to find a missing biochemist becomes a journey to the heart of a dark and deadly conspiracy.The film of The Ipcress File gave Michael Caine one of his first and still most celebrated starring roles, while the novel itself has become a classic.

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Bookseller
Purpora Books CA (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #
22209
Title
The Ipcress File (First Edition)
Author
Deighton, Len
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine Plus
Jacket Condition
Very Good Plus
Edition
First Edition, First Printing
Publisher
Hodder and Stoughton
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1962

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About Purpora Books

Purpora Books is a full-time business specializing in literature first editions, signed copies, poetry broadsides and fine press. Over 50% of our inventory is devoted to Canadian authors. We are committed to finding and providing our customers the nicest and most interesting copies available. Our bookroom is open by appointment - please phone ahead. We are always interested in buying books, from single collectible items to complete libraries.

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