Death of a Thin-Skinned Animal Patrick Alexander 1976 Hardcover 1st UK Ed Book

by Patrick Alexander

$57 · Offered by eBay

True 1976 Macmillan First Edition — Patrick Alexander Espionage History Landmark The Volume: A beautifully preserved, structurally square True 1976 First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover copy of the award-winning espionage thriller Death of a Thin-Skinned Animal by acclaimed novelist Patrick Alexander. True First Printing fully authenticated by the intact 1976 copyright block and solitary publisher statement tracking directly to the absolute first impression state. Natively published in London by Macmillan London Limited (ISBN: 0-333-21249-5). Housed in its original, vibrant 1970s graphic dust jacket featuring high-contrast brass bullet portrait overlays. The Significance: Winner of the prestigious Crime Writers' Association (CWA) John Creasey Memorial Award for Best First Thriller in 1976. A masterfully paced, cynical post-war chronicle tracking a betrayed British intelligence agent on a relentless tracking hunt through London. Famously adapted into the iconic 1981 French neo-noir action cinematic classic Le Professionnel starring Jean-Paul Belmondo. Condition Report: Very Good vintage condition. The original deep-red case-bound textured cloth casing underneath remains remarkably firm, tight, and razor-square. The outer graphic dust jacket is exceptionally clean and flat with deep colourcoats. The internal text block is pristine: pages are set in crisp typography struck by the Anchor Press in Essex, remaining completely flat and secure throughout with only honest, unifor

• Publisher: Macmillan London Limited
• Year: 1976
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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