Knight (L.A.) Death Stands Near
£125
London, Sampson Low, [1936].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Early reissue dust-jacket, price-clipped.
A scarce espionage novel set against rising international tensions, from an author also noted for the thriller Deadman’s Bay.
In stock
Large ownership inscription dated 1946; cloth slightly sunned and bumped at head of spine; jacket price-clipped, some chips and edge wear, loss to foot of spine and upper panel near spine.
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