London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1982, hardcover, 196 pp, First Edition, First Printing, Fine in Near Fine dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no wear or markings. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, slight wear to head of spine, in new Brodart sleeve. This follow-up to West's 1981 history of MI5 (1909-45) answers many questions about recent espionage activities within Britain and raises even more. Interviews with agents, double agents, and case officers link names, faces, places, and dates in an unprecedented account of these post-war years. Illustrated with black-&-white plates. Appended: Sir David Maxwell Fyfe's 1952 Directive, Telephone and Mail Interception Warrants Issued 1945-72, Index. ISBN 9780297782537

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Bookseller: West of Eden Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7376
Title: A Matter of Trust: MI5 1945-72
Author: West, Nigel
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition stated, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0297782533
ISBN 13: 9780297782537
Publisher: Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Place of Publication: London
This edition first published: 1982
Keywords: Espionage; Great Britain; History; MI5; True Crime

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West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.

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