Thorne (E.P.) Zero Minus Nine
£250
London, Wright & Brown, 1964.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original boards. Dust-jacket, priced 10/6.
A letter that could trigger a new world war is the latest headache for Major “Brains” Cunningham.
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Small ownership label to front free endpaper; minor bumping to boards; jacket very good.
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