Spycatcher by Peter Wright, Signed (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Inscribed and signed by the author on the ffep: To Phil, with best wishes, Peter. Phila 1987. No other markingsl. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A brilliant first printing of the first American edition [Viking (NY 1987)], signed by author Peter Wright directly on the half title page. A very controversial book when published, it was banned in the United Kingdom. The book is in fine condition with no remainder marks, a tight and square binding, with no owner inscriptions or highlighting and no staining or marking. The dust jacket is also in fine condition, not price-clipped ($19.95), with no creases, chips or tears and absolutely minimal shelf wear. It is now protected by an archival cover which is easily removable. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information concerning this highly collectible book, very scarce when signed. Signed by Author(s). Book.

First Edition. Pp. [iv]+392, 8 plates, glossary, index; demy 8vo; qr. black cloth, spine lettered in silver, black papered boards; dust wrapper, slightly scuffed; leaves and margins of plates lightly browned; William Heinemann, Melbourne, 1987. First edition. *'The Candid Autobiography of a Senior Intelligence Officer' [wrapper blurb]. Inscribed on the half-title page by the author, February 1st, 1988, and with the recipient's ownership inscription on the upper pastedown. Loosely inserted is a note (plus posting envelope) from the author's wife, Lois Wright, asking the owner of the book to send it for Peter to sign. The British MOD tried hard to prevent the publication of this expose by Peter Wright, initially banning the book in England and Wales. The court case in Australia received enormous publicity and is the subject of Malcolm Turnbull's book The Spy Catcher Trial. Signed.