Ambler (Eric) Uncommon Danger
£2,950
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1937.
First edition. 8vo. Original pale blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
A truly pleasing example of Ambler’s second political thriller, notably scarce in the jacket, and especially in such condition.
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Ownership inscription to front free endpaper, later ink note to title-page; cloth with a little minor bumping, but overall very good; jacket with small closed tear near head of spine, one corner rather rubbed, but really a very good example.
Jacket artwork by Gibbs.
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