SIGNED A Deadly Misunderstanding Colin Biddle 1983 Robert Hale 1st Ed Col

by Colin Biddle

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Elite True First Edition Dedication Copy & Military Provenance An unassailable, museum-grade piece of modern fiction history. This structurally immaculate vintage condition, crisp True 1983 First Edition First Printing was published in London by Robert Hale Ltd. Entirely free of the institutional library stamps, pocket sleeves, and heavy tape residue that compromises 95% of surviving Hale print runs, this pristine private volume carries an elite, unassailable provenance line. Provenance: The Printed Dedication Copy The front flyleaf features a profound, beautifully preserved hand-penned presentation inscription directly from the author, written to a primary figure from the book's formal dedication page: "To my friend Patty, May your married life give you less trouble than the book has given me. — Col Biddle" The Recipient Connection: Hand-signed using her intimate inner-circle nickname, "Patty", this volume was personally gifted by Biddle directly to Mrs Pat Jones—one of the four select friends honoured on the book's formal printed dedication page. The inscription beautifully toasts her newly married life, mirroring her new title as printed inside the text. The Rare Military Rank: Meticulously signed utilising his official military rank abbreviation (Col Biddle / Colonel Biddle), this note provides a raw, historic insight into the decorated Colonel's creative struggle with his debut commercial thriller. We present this unique, zero-competition preservation volume at a firm pr

• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd.
• Year: 1983
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0709006985
• Condition: Very Good

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