London, William Heinemann Ltd., 1929
Greene's first novel. The first edition of Graham Greene's first novel, produced in a print run of only 2500 copies; a psychological tale of smuggling and betrayal set in Sussex.
First edition; 8vo; bookplate removed from front pastedown, overall internally in fine condition; publisher's cloth, an attractive, sharp and undulled copy, in the original first issue dust-jacket correctly priced at 7'6, browning to spine, small closed tears to corners, otherwise a very good example.
Wobbe A2a
First edition; 8vo; bookplate removed from front pastedown, overall internally in fine condition; publisher's cloth, an attractive, sharp and undulled copy, in the original first issue dust-jacket correctly priced at 7'6, browning to spine, small closed tears to corners, otherwise a very good example.
Wobbe A2a
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