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London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. First British edition of Deighton's first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Lengthily inscribed by the author on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Raymond Hawkey. Len Deighton's classic first novel, whose protagonist is a nameless spy, later christened Harry Palmer. It was not only Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that broke the mould of thriller writing. "The Ipcress File helped change the shape of the espionage thriller...the prose is still as crisp and fresh as ever...there is an infectious energy about this book which makes it a joy to read, or re-read" (Sunday Times). It was made into the 1965 film produced by Harry Saltzman and directed by Sidney J. Furie, starring Michael Caine as the protagonist.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1963. First American edition of the author's first book. Octavo, original black cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Harry Tomb Len Deighton." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Raymond Hawkey. Housed in an elaborate half morocco clamshell box mimicking the front panel of the dust jacket. From the library of bibliophile Donald Drapkin with his bookplate. An exceptional presentation. Len Deighton's classic first novel, whose protagonist is a nameless spy - later christened Harry Palmer, was not only Deighton's first novel, it was his first bestseller and the book that broke the mould of thriller writing. "The Ipcress File helped change the shape of the espionage thriller...the prose is still as crisp and fresh as ever...there is an infectious energy about this book which makes it a joy to read, or re-read" (Sunday Times). It was made into a film in 1965 produced by Harry Saltzman and directed by Sidney J.… Read more

London: Hodder & Stoughton, [1962]. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Now housed in a custom clamshell box. A lovely copy. (28465). Octavo, boards. Inscribed and signed by Deighton on the title page. The author's first book and first spy novel. This novel introduces the nameless spy (which in the novels uses many names and aliases) which was given the name of Harry Palmer in a series of films. "In a succession of stylish, witty, well-crafted novels beginning with The Ipcress File in 1962, Len Deighton has established himself as a master of modern spy fiction and one of the most innovative writers in the short but eventful history of the form." - Pederson (ed.): St. James Guide to Crime and Mystery Writers (4th ed.), pp. 289. Produced as a film in 1965 with Michael Caine in the lead role. Hubin p. 224. McCormick and Fletcher, Spy Fiction: A Connoisseur's Guide, pp. 72-75. Smith and White: Cloak and Dagger Fiction (3rd ed.) p. 194.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. (London: Hodder & Stoughton 1962). First UK Edition. Publisher's orange boards with gilt spine lettering. A near fine (or better) copy in like D/W. Scarce in this outstanding condition. Photographs/scans available upon request.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. First UK Edition. A near fine (or better) copy in like D/W

London: Hodder, 1962. A first edition, first printing published by Hodder in 1962. A near fine book without inscriptions. Occasional spotting to the text block. In very good bright unclipped wrapper. Some light chipping and rubbing to the edges and corners. A very decent example of the rare first Deighton novel.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. The Ipcress File by Len Deighton J.B. Priestley's Personal Copy First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1962. A fine copy. No inscriptions, no toning or foxing to pages or edges. Covers are bright and completely unmarked. In original first state VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped. From the library of J.B. Priestley with his personal bookplate to front pastedown. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Raymond Hawkey. 1962, Stated First Edition, First Printing. Size Octavo, 7.75" X 5", 223 Pages. Orange Hard Cover With Gilt Titles To The Spine. Dust Jacket With Titles And Photograph Of A Gun, Bullet And Cup Of Coffee. Wrapper Designed By Raymond Hawkey. Rare First State Dust Jacket, Without The Review. Book Condition Very Good Plus, Corners And Bottom Edge Slightly Rubbed, Pages Slightly Toned, Slightly More So At The Page Edges But Thankfully No Foxing, Else Contents Clean. Dust Jacket Condition Very Good, Top And Bottom Edges Rubbed, Chipped And Browned, 2" Repaired Tear To Front Panel Also Slightly Browned At Edges, Else Fine, Not Price-Clipped, Showing 15/- Net, Now Protected. The Basis For The 1965 Film Of The Same Name, Starring Michael Caine As Harry Palmer. Len Deighton's First Novel, And The First Novel In The Harry Palmer Series.… Read more

London: Hodder, 1962. A first edition, first printing published by Hodder in 1962 in a 2nd issue Dust Jacket. A near fine book with a small date written on the front paste down. Daily Express Library stamp on both front and rear paste downs. Spotting to the text block. In near fine bright unclipped wrapper. Some slight staining and rubbing to the edges. A decent example of the rare first Deighton novel.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1962. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. First UK Edition. Publisher's orange boards with gilt spine lettering. Orange boards exceptionally clean and bright. Some light foxing to the page block edges otherwise a near fine copy in like D/W with small price-clip to the bottom left hand corner of the inside flap. NB: The D/W is the first state WITHOUT THE REVIEW TO THE INSIDE FLAP. A nice copy. First book. Photographs/scans available upon request.

NY: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1963. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Inscribed by Deighton on the fep. The DJ is wrinkled from dampness, with several closed tears at the top. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 287 pages; Signed by Author .

UK: Hodder and Stoughton, 1962. First Edition 1st Printing. Cloth. Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 1st Edition 1962.The author's first novel and the first of the Harry Palmer books. Book is near fine and very bright. Nice clean contents. Light foxing to page edges. Name to endpaper. No wrapper. A lovely example. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17047

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1962. First American Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First American edition. 287 pp. Black cloth with orange spine lettering. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket, unclipped ($3.95), well-rubbed and a bit soiled, bit of wear along bottom edge. Rubbing to bottom edge of cloth. The espionage author's first novel.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1963. Author's First Book. Stated 1st Printing. Uncut lightly worn DJ. Text clean.. 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Simon & Schuster. First US Edition. Stated first printing. 287 pp. Black boards with pink lettering on the spine and pink topstain. Rubs to head and foot of spine. Unclipped DJ in archival cover large tear and fold on the back, chipping along edges. Author's first novel. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1962.

Simon & Schuster, 1963. First Edition . Near-fine with slight bumping to top of spine, otherwise bright and clean inside and out. In a near-fine dust jacket ($3.95 price intact) with crease to top corner of rear flap, and a couple of tiny closed edge tears. A beautiful copy of Deighton's first novel.

Simon & Schuster, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Used - Like New/Fine. A truly fine copy of the first American edition in jacket. Tight, crisp, and clean - the best we have seen in 40 years.

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1963. Author's first book was a classic. Basis for excellent film staring Michael Caine. First printing stated on copyright page. Light shelf wear to spine ends. 7 pages have tiny tear to top edge at same place. Well bound and tight. Jacket has minor edgewear and tiny crease on back inside flap. In mylar. . First American Edition. Cloth. Vg Plus/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1965 FINE CLEAN FIFTH IMPRESSION OF THE FIRST EDITION LONDON PUBLISHING (ORIGINAL) SIMPLY FINE 224 PAGE HARDCOVER-LOOKS NEW WITH ALMOST NEW LOOKING ORIGINAL JACKET!! SUPER RARE !

Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1965 FINE CLEAN FIFTH IMPRESSION OF THE FIRST EDDITION LONDON PUBLISHING (ORIGINAL) SIMPLY FINE 224 PAGE HARDCOVER-LOOKS NEW WITH ALMOST NEW LOOKING ORIGINAL JACKET!! SUPER RARE !