The Riddle of the Sands
by Childers, Erskine
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$55.59NZ$44.48
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Paperback. Penguin Books. 'Mystery and Crime' series. This book is a First in this edition 1952 format . Erskine Childer's 'Riddle of the Sands' was first published in 1903. Recognised as one of the greatest spy stories ever written but written with such knowledge that it was referred to for naval policies at the time. PLEASE NOTE: The covers bear some age spotting and the spine is sun darkened. There are dots of rub to extremities but the covers and spine are solid. Contents - name to front with discreet tape used to reinforce hinge otherwise free from other writing etc. Not exlib and packed and sent with care.
Synopsis
The Riddle of the Sands: A Record of Secret Service is a 1903 novel by Erskine Childers. It is an early example of the espionage novel, with a strong underlying theme of militarism.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- N K Burchill Rana Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100002004
- Title
- The Riddle of the Sands
- Author
- Childers, Erskine
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- fiction; war;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Historical Fiction;
Terms of Sale
N K Burchill Rana Books
14 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 14 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
N K Burchill Rana Books
Biblio member since 2019
BATH, Somerset
About N K Burchill Rana Books
Small online store. These are books I have collected over many, many years and now want you to enjoy having. Please always get in touch with me via Biblio if you have any questions about any of my books.