New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. First edition. Neat embossed ownership initials to upper corner of front free endpaper, a fine copy in a very good dust jacket with some mild edge rubbing and slight fade to title lettering on spine panel. (14785). Octavo, cloth backed boards. Filmed in 1966 with Frank Sinatra in the lead role.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 14785
Title: ASSAULT ON A QUEEN
Author: Finney, Jack (pseudonym of Walter Braden Finney)
Book Condition: Used - Neat embossed ownership initials to upper corner of front free endpaper, a fine copy in a very good dust jacket with some mild e
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1959
Keywords: Film Source . Mystery

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