The Dark Frontier
by Ambler, Eric
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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by AMBLER, Eric (Eric Clifford), 1909-1998 :
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London : Hodder & Stoughton, (1936). First edition. His uncommon first novel - gripping from the very first page (which concludes with a footnote invoking the Official Secrets Act). "A new writer of international spy stories has arrived ... The central character is Professor Henry Barstow, a highly strung savant ... Following a motoring accident, he takes on the identity… Read more about this item Item Price
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New York: The Mysterious Press, 1990. BOMC Edition. Author's first novel written in 1935 first published in 1936. This debut thriller virtually created the modern esponiage story with his ground-breaking series of WW II novels. A bright book in it's bright dust jacket.. Revised Edition with New Introduction. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Item Price
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NY: Mysterious Press, 1990. Revised 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 279 (xxiv) pp. First published 1936. Revised Edition with New Introduction. Date written in ink on half-title page. Binding tight, spine square.
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1936. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. The Dark Frontier by Eric Ambler First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1936. Neat contemporary gift inscription to ffep. Contents free of foxing. Covers are VG and free of stains and marks. A bright copy.
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Grand Central Publishing, 1990. Hardcover. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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Mysterious Press. Used - Good. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Item Price
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London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1936. First edition. First edition. 320 pp. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with navy lettering. Very Good with slightly sunned spine, slight lean, rubbing and a little soiling to cloth, name on front free endpaper. Lacking dust jacket.The British novelist's uncommon first novel, which predicted the invention of the atomic bomb. Item Price
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When Time Began
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The Dark Frontier
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Grand Central Publishing, 1990. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is:… Read more about this item Item Price
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Grand Central Publishing, 1990. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by AMBLER, Eric
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London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1939. Hardcover. Good. Second printing. 12mo. 320pp. Binding worn and a bit cocked, spine toned with a small stain at the crown, half-title lightly foxed, sound but good only. Item Price
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The Dark Frontier
by AMBLER, Eric
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Fontana Books, 1967. Softcover. Very good. fb 1497. 222, [2] p. 18 cm. Paperback. A little soiling to rear. Paper browning. Ink initials first leaf.
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