New York: Mysterious Press, 1990. First Printing, First U.S. Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The first novel from the writer who, for all practical purposes, invented the spy thriller genre with his pre-World War II books that included "A Coffin For Dimitrios" and "Journey Into Fear;" originally published in1936, this First Printing of the First U.S. Edition is revised with an introduction by Ambler; text is clean, tight, square; dustjacket shows only very minimal surface and edgewear. Collectable.

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The Dark Frontier is Eric Ambler's first novel, about whose genesis he writes: "[…] Became press agent for film star, but soon after joined big London advertising agency as copywriter and "ideas man". During next few years wrote incessantly on variety of subjects ranging from baby food to non-ferrous alloys. Have travelled in most countries of Europe, been stranded in Marseilles and nearly drowned in the Bay of Naples. Decided, on a rainy day in Paris, to write a thriller.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002427
Title: THE DARK FRONTIER
Author: Ambler, Eric
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Printing, First U.S. Edition.
ISBN 10: 0892964138
ISBN 13: 9780892964130
Publisher: Mysterious Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: SPY, THRILLER, FIRST EDITION, WMD, ATOM BOMB, ENGLAND, 1930S, ESPIONAGE
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Novel; England; Fine Literature;

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