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The Secret Agent.

Stock Code 106622

London, Methuen, 1907

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Conrad's thriller was based on a true incident from the late nineteenth century - a bombing in Greenwich Park. His treatment of the psychology of his protagonists in this novel is truly one of his greatest achievements. A Haycraft Queen cornerstone. Copies in this condition are not common.

First edition, first impression, first issue with 40pp. publisher's catalogue (dated September 1907) at end (final leaf of catalogue toned); 8vo; publisher's red cloth, titles to spine gilt, two corners lightly bumped, three tiny ink spots to spine, but an exceptional copy of a true masterpiece.

Provenance

Provenance: Gladys Scott, Manchester 1907 (ink inscription on front free endpaper); G.E.G. Tooth (gilt morocco bookplate).

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The Secret Agent.

CONRAD, Joseph.

Stock code: 106622

$3,518.00

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