Boards slightly softened at head of spine; jacket with some wear to edges, chipping to head of spine with tape repair.
Daniel (Roland) The Lady Turned Traitor
£75
London, Wright & Brown, 1961.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10/6.
Hubin-listed spy thriller.
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