London: Collins, 1964. Espionage thriller. Jacket by Barbara Walton depicts a woman tied hands and feet to a chair, with an expression of dismay as of one who is quite sure she left the oven on. BOOK: Binding is sound, no loose pages; maroon boards are clean, silver titles are clear & without loss; small bump on the rear spine hinge; no corner bumps; no ink names, labels etc.; small number '10' stamped at bottom right corner of rear pastedown; no foxing or offset. JACKET: Intact, with price. Slight edgewear; four tears:- front panel at 11 and 1 o'clock (5mm each), at front spine hinge bottom (1.5cm), and rear spine hinge top (7mm); no chipping; "V" wear to the hinge corners; no fading or browning; some soiling of the white rear panel. Scan on request.. 1st UK Edition. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Near Fine/VG++.