XPD, Len Deighton — 1st Edition

Name: XPD, Len Deighton — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 7001
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Publication: London, Hutchinson, 1981

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 397.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original black cloth boards remain clean and un-bumped, with sharp corners and bright, unoxidised gilt lettering applied to the spine. The binding is remarkably tight, showing no signs of internal splitting or loose signatures. The text block edges exhibit mild, uniform age-toning typical of the paper stock from this era, but the internal pages are bright and free from foxing or major blemishes. The dust jacket is notably well-preserved, retaining its vivid typographical design without fading, showing only very minor edge-wear.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing of Len Deighton's Cold War espionage thriller. The book is unillustrated, and this copy bears no significant provenance, previous ownership inscriptions, or bookplates, presenting as a very clean, straightforward example.

Copies that have retained tight bindings and sharp, un-chipped dust jackets are still desirable to collectors of modern espionage fiction.

A top-secret British document from the Second World War has been stolen, and its explosive contents threaten to shatter the precarious balance of global power. The missing file triggers a desperate and violent pursuit, pulling in the ruthless intelligence agencies of England, America, Germany, and the Soviet Union. Agent Boyd Stuart must navigate a labyrinth of defectors, double agents, and political treachery to ensure the secret does not fall into the wrong hands. Masterfully paced and deeply atmospheric, the narrative showcases Len Deighton at the height of his powers, delivering a chillingly plausible tale of high-stakes espionage.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Len Deighton

Book Publisher: Hutchinson

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 397

Book Publication Year: 1981

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Tiptree, Essex, United Kingdom

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