The Bodley Head, London, 1965. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. author's note. Black coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper (wraparound) with black coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. The author, who won the Pulitzer Prize in the spring of 1964 for his coverage of the Vietnamese War gives in this comprehensive and extraordinary personal account of his 15 months in South Vietnam. ''He cites chapter and verse in his indictment of the conduct and leadership of the war, of the delusions of the American military and diplomatic leaders, and of the falsified and misleading statistics listed on newspaper correspondents and readers.'' -- from the front fold over panel blurb. Softening of the top back strip edge with a little rubbing of the book corners. Age toning of the text block edges and pages with some foxing spots to the top text block edge. Creasing of the dustwrapper edges and rubbing of the panels. There is a 0.25'' tear to the top right hand corner of the back strip which a previous owner has supported with tape to the verso. Some white marks to the rear spine gut edge and rear panel and some faint foxing marks are visible. This is the first UK edition. Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. [13], 4 - 323, [3] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Military & Warfare; South Vietnam; 1960s; Politics & Government. Inventory No: 0123639. .

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0123639
Title: The Making of a Quagmire
Author: Halberstam, David
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: The Bodley Head
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1965
Keywords: BZDB2 Vietnam conflict, journalism, military history, CIA, politics, misinformation Military & Warfare; South Vietnam; 1960s; Politics & Government. Unbranded Halberstam, David The Making of a Quagmire

Terms of Sale

Syber's Books ABN 40533682787

transaction in Australian $'s for checks and money orders.If the book is not as described, return within 14 days, for a refund of the cost of the book.

We are registered for GST and goods sold to an Australian delivery address will include GST. Our ABN 15 100 960 047

About the Seller

Syber's Books ABN 40533682787

This seller has earned a 3 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2005

melbourne, Victoria

Ask Seller a Question

About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787

General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Blurb: The blurb refers to the commentary that appears on the dust jacket flaps or the rear of the dustjacket. In the case of a...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Verso: The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
Text Block: Most simply the inside pages of a book. More precisely, the block of paper formed by the cut and stacked pages of a book....
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Dustwrapper: Also known as book jacket, dust cover, or dust wrapper, a dust jacket is a protective and decorative cover for a book that is...