A Coffin for Dimitrios.
by AMBLER, Eric
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A fine copy with a little fading to the red top-edge stain. There is a 1" closed tear at the bottom of the lower joint of
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Alfred A. Knopf,, 1939.. First American edition.. publisher's cloth in dust jacket.. A fine copy with a little fading to the red top-edge stain. There is a 1" closed tear at the bottom of the lower joint of the dust jacket. Otherwise, bright and unfaded; a much nicer example than usually encountered. . 8vo,.
Synopsis
Eric Ambler is often said to have invented the modern suspense novel. Beginning in 1937, he wrote a series of novels that were touted for their realism, in which he introduced ordinary protagonists who are thrust into political intrigue they are ill prepared to deal with. In the process he paved the way for such writers as John Le Carr?, Len Deighton, and Robert Ludlum. He was awarded four Gold Daggers and a Diamond Dagger from The Crime Writers Association, named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers Association, and was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. In addition to his novels, Ambler wrote a number of screenplays, including Rebecca , which he collaborated on with his wife, Joan Harrison. Eric Ambler died in 1998.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 75398
- Title
- A Coffin for Dimitrios.
- Author
- AMBLER, Eric
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's cloth in dust jacket.
- Book Condition
- Used - A fine copy with a little fading to the red top-edge stain. There is a 1" closed tear at the bottom of the lower joint of
- Edition
- First American edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1939.
- Pages
- [x] 281 [1] pp.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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