Wheatley (Dennis) V for Vengeance
£325
London, Hutchinson, 1942.
First edition. Signed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 10/6.
A signed & inscribed first edition of Wheatley’s wartime espionage classic, set against the background of Vichy France and the occupied territories in 1940.
In stock
Cloth slightly mottled at spine, but overall very good; jacket with a little light rubbing and marking, some minor wear to spine ends, chip from top edge of lower panel.
Jacket artwork by Abbey.
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