THE MISCHIEF MAKER.
by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (1966-1946)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good minus in dark blue cloth with gold lettering - previous owner's name dated 1913, some rubbing to the lettering on
- Seller
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Ione, California, United States
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About This Item
Boston:: Little Brown,, 1913.. Hardcover first edition -. Very good minus in dark blue cloth with gold lettering - previous owner's name dated 1913, some rubbing to the lettering on the spine and edges of the boards, two light rings on front cover.. First US printing. As with many of his novels, this is a blend of international intrigue and romance, Oppenheim is considered one of the first writers of modern espionage novels. This is the story of a London politician who is framed in a sex scandal, flees to Paris, in the years just before the first World War. Illustrated with a frontispiece with a tissue guard and three inserted glossy plates by Hanson Booth. 372 pp.
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- Bookseller
- Bookfever.com, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 64334
- Title
- THE MISCHIEF MAKER.
- Author
- Oppenheim, E. Phillips (1966-1946)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover first edition -
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good minus in dark blue cloth with gold lettering - previous owner's name dated 1913, some rubbing to the lettering on
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Little Brown,
- Place of Publication
- Boston:
- Date Published
- 1913.
- Keywords
- international espionage, france, vintage, great war,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mystery - Suspense & Detective Fiction;
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