The Ipcress File (Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces)
by Deighton, Len
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/No Jacket (as issued)
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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About This Item
New York: Franklin Mystery Library, 1988. First Thus. 1st Printing. Leather. As New/No Jacket (as issued). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Terry Widener. First Thus, First printing. Hard cover 8vo in black leather w/color illustrated label front board, gold titles to 4-ribbed spine, all edges gilt. About Fine/No DJ, as issued. Owner name front pastedown and "x" on 1/2 title page, else Fine and unmarked. 279pp. The book from which the 1965 movie starring Michael Caine was made.
Synopsis
Len Deighton's classic first novel, whoseprotagonist is a nameless spy – later christened Harry Palmer and made famous worldwide in the iconic 1960s film starring Michael Caine.The Ipcress File was not only Len Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that broke the mould of thriller writing.For the working class narrator, an apparently straightforward mission to find a missing biochemist becomes a journey to the heart of a dark and deadly conspiracy.The film of The Ipcress File gave Michael Caine one of his first and still most celebrated starring roles, while the novel itself has become a classic.
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- Bookseller
- Basement Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 041157
- Title
- The Ipcress File (Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces)
- Author
- Deighton, Len
- Illustrator
- Terry Widener
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket (as issued)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus. 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Franklin Mystery Library
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1988
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- FICTION THRILLER ESPIONAGE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Mystery;
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Basement Books
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About Basement Books
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