St. Martin's Press, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. First printing inscribed by the author "To Haven with best wishes Shalom Yoren 10/22/97". near fine paper over boards shows some light rubbing at rear cover and spine tail, along with just the lightest bit of soil at page edges and tiny edge chip to rear paste down, in near fine dust jacket (price at flap) showing light rubbing and touch of edge and shelf wear including corner wrinkle at front flap and miniscule chip at bottom edge of rear panel, and with autograph copy sticker to front panel. 293 pages including black & whites and glossary, and with end paper maps. Still an attractive copy of this thrilling memoir of survival and vengeance by the author (deceased in 2013) and his brother, Polish Jews, during WW II. Signed.

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Bookseller: Barker Books & Vintage (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 18028
Title: The Defiant: A True Story
Author: Yoran, Shalom
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
ISBN 10: 0312145853
ISBN 13: 9780312145859
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Place of Publication: U.s.a.
Date Published: 1996
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