London: Heinemann, 1957. First edition. Paperback. The proof is very good, the clamshell case is fine. A UK uncorrected proof of the author's first book. Perfect bound in the original beige wrappers printed in green. Basis for the big screen film (1958) directed by Dick Powell that starred Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner and Richard Egan. In 1952, during the Korean War, two American pilots become bitter enemies over the same woman but must shelf their personal feud when confronted by deadly Chinese MIG fighter jets in battle. Housed in a clamshell case bound in full tan morocco with gold lines on the spine, with title, author and date with decorative bird motif tooled in three panels.

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

Details

Seller: Ed Smith Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 14482
Title: THE HUNTERS. Uncorrected Proof
Author: Salter, James
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - The proof is very good, the clamshell case is fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Heinemann
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1957
Keywords: first book, uncorrected proof, film source, Robert Mitchum, Korean war, pilots, air war, love affair

Terms of Sale

Ed Smith Books

30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.

About the Seller

Ed Smith Books

This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

Biblio member since 2009

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Ask Seller a Question

About Ed Smith Books

Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.

Glossary
Frequently asked questions

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

Uncorrected Proof: An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Case bound: A hardcover book where the entire textblock is bound separately from the covers by means of either glue or stitching. The pages...
Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Wrappers: The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...