London: Victor Gollancz, 1963. Hardcover. First Edition. 272pp. Octavo. Original red cloth with gilt lettering on spine and boards in fine condition. Original dust jacket has not been price clipped, includes Victor Gollancz price sticker; very slight edgewear on top of jacket. Text is clean and tight. Fine condition. Thrilling work of crime fiction. Colin Wilson's third novel, at the start of his career as a distinguished novelist. 1963

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Bookseller: Aquila Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 142790
Title: The World of Violence
Author: Wilson, Colin
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Victor Gollancz
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1963

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