Knight (L.A.) Death Stands Near
£150
London, Sampson Low, [1936].
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original red cloth. Dust-jacket.
Uncommon espionage thriller by the author of Deadman’s Bay.
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Contemporary gift inscription to front endpaper, some minor spotting; cloth slightly softened & sunned at head of spine; jacket with some creasing and minor tears, slight loss to spine ends.
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