Offered for sale today is this collection of six first edition hardcover books by Alistair MacLean, a master of thrilling adventure novels. Each book is a first printing, carefully preserved in protective plastic sleeves, and all come with their original dust jackets in excellent condition. Perfect for collectors or fans of MacLean’s high-stakes tales.
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Included titles:
• The Last Frontier (1959) – A classic MacLean tale of espionage and high stakes.
• Floodgate (1983) – A gripping suspense novel set in the world of international intrigue.
• The Golden Gate (1976) – A fast-paced thriller blending action and history.
• South by Java Head (1958) – A daring naval adventure.
• Ice Station Zebra (1963) – A cold war-era thriller set in the Arctic.
• Goodbye California (1977) – A novel filled with tension and suspense, set in a world on the brink.
Condition:
• All books are first editions in excellent condition.
• Original dust jackets included, with minimal fading or wear.
• Clean pages with tight, intact bindings. They open with resistance, suggesting minimal use.
• Goodbye California has a personal inscription on the title page, dated 1979.
• South by Java Head (1958) is a US first edition was by Doubleday. All others are Great Britain first editions printed by Collins.
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Notes
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