Guyer, a former intelligence officer dismissed by the Central Intelligence Agency, sets up his own business in clandestine operations and becomes caught up in the intrigue, ruthless politics, duplicity, and power games of private intelligence companies
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 2331612-6
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0440076986I4N11
Seller: Gyre & Gimble, Holden, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Stated First Edition. Black paper-covered boards with black backstrip and gilt lettering. Hint of sunning to edges. Text is clean and white, no marks. Unclipped DJ with $14.95 price shows light rubbing to all edges, minor general scuffing. Nice dust jacket illustration by Paul Gamarello. "In June of 1977 the Central Intelligence Agency dismissed 820 Clandestine Services officers in a single day. This is the factual basis for one of the most sophisticated and detailed treatments of that covert community ever realized in American fiction. This is the story of one of these ex-officers who sets up his own business in the only trade he knows: clandestine operations." (from the jacket). Seller Inventory # D12818
Seller: Tall Stories Book & Print Gallery, ROCK HILL, SC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Very good hardcover with very good unclipped dust jacket. Straight secure spine with tight hinges and clean interior. Head and heel of jacket spine have minor chipping. Edges of jacket have rub damage. Heel of spine has softened. Corners of book boards have minor shelving and handling wear. Additional pictures available upon request. Seller Inventory # ABE-1723560246594
Seller: Glands of Destiny First Edition Books, Sedro Woolley, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Publisher: Delacorte Press, NYC., 1983. First Edition, First Printing. FINE- hardcover book in NEAR FINE+ dust-jacket. Dj has a bit of fading. edgewear. NOT remainder marked. NOT price-clipped. NOT a book club edition. NOT an ex-library copy. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves. Seller Inventory # SKU1011885
Seller: Tulsa Books, Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing of the author's fourth book, about a fired CIA agent. Very good+ in a very good+ dust jacket. Light remainder spray on bottom edge of page block; very slight soiling to the page edges. The jacket spine is just slightly sunned, and there is a little wear at the corners of the spine. Tiny dampstain at bottom of spine not affecting the book. $14.95 price on jacket flap. A tight, square copy with no names or other writings, except for the author's signature on the title page. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 020643
Seller: Black Cat Books, Shelter Island, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed & inscribed by Alan Furst to the previous owner on the title page. 1st edition. Hardbound in dust jacket. Minor foxing to page edges. Minor wear & tears to dust jacket edges, otherwise very good. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 90167
Seller: Bruce Davidson Books, Arlington, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First printing. SIGNED (without inscription) by the author on the title page.Near fine in a very good dust jacket with light wear and a 3/4" closed tear to top of the front panel. Not priceclipped. Circular previous owner blindstamp to half title page. No remainder marks or spray. Signed by Author(s). Book. Seller Inventory # 003062
Seller: Limestone Books, Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. NF/NF. First edition, first printing. Original price of $14.95 intact. Signed by author on title page. 280 pp. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 19168
Seller: R & G Bliss Books, Excelsior, MN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Near fine, unread first edition in very good dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Slight bump on tail of board spine, else fine. Minor bump on top front edge with tiny rubs on fore-edge corners; minor bump/crimp on tail of jacket spine. Internally tight and clean, not price clipped. Please use close-up options for best inspection and in support of condition description. Additional photos available at your request. International sales to all countries other than the UK will require use of an alternative shipping company which will result in higher shipping expense. A signature upon receipt may also be required. Inscribed by Author. Seller Inventory # ABE-7852409795