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THE DARK FRONTIER
by Ambler, Eric
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0892964138
- ISBN 13
- 9780892964130
- Seller
-
Canandaigua, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Mysterious Press, 1990. First Printing, First U.S. Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The first novel from the writer who, for all practical purposes, invented the spy thriller genre with his pre-World War II books that included "A Coffin For Dimitrios" and "Journey Into Fear;" originally published in1936, this First Printing of the First U.S. Edition is revised with an introduction by Ambler; text is clean, tight, square; dustjacket shows only very minimal surface and edgewear. Collectable.
Synopsis
The Dark Frontier is Eric Ambler's first novel, about whose genesis he writes: "[…] Became press agent for film star, but soon after joined big London advertising agency as copywriter and "ideas man". During next few years wrote incessantly on variety of subjects ranging from baby food to non-ferrous alloys. Have travelled in most countries of Europe, been stranded in Marseilles and nearly drowned in the Bay of Naples. Decided, on a rainy day in Paris, to write a thriller.
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Details
- Bookseller
- H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002427
- Title
- THE DARK FRONTIER
- Author
- Ambler, Eric
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Printing, First U.S. Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 0892964138
- ISBN 13
- 9780892964130
- Publisher
- Mysterious Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- SPY, THRILLER, FIRST EDITION, WMD, ATOM BOMB, ENGLAND, 1930S, ESPIONAGE
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Novel; England; Fine Literature;
Terms of Sale
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
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About the Seller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
Biblio member since 2005
Canandaigua, New York
About H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller
H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.