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London: Hutchinson, 1971. Inscribed First Edition of Frederick Forsyth's 'The Day of the Jackal' Bound by Sangorski & Sutclifffe In a Unique Pictorial Binding FORSYTH, Frederick. [SANGORSKI & SUTCLIFFE, binders]. The Day of the Jackal. London: Hutchinson, 1971. First edition. Presentation copy inscribed by John Forsyth on the verso of the half-title "To/Sir Dudley/with warmest regards/Freddie Forsyth/15.11.71." Octavo (8 3/8 x 5 3/16 inches; 213 x 132 mm.). [vi], 358 pp. Pictorially bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe ca. 1980 in full red, blue, black and white oasis morocco, front cover with black morocco onlays and silver rule depicting a marksman and crosshairs, smooth spine lettered in silver, all edges silver, red, blue and white head- and tail bands, patterned red and black end-papers, original dust-jacket preserved at end. Housed in the original full black morocco slipcase. Although the binding is unsigned it was specially commissioned by a collector who always used S & S. As a young… Read More

London: Hutchinson, 1971. First British edition of the author's first novel. Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication opposite the title page, "For Dick and Ruth Epps with warmest regards, from Fredie Forsyth 16.6.71." Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Tom Simmonds and Trevor Vertigan. Uncommon signed and inscribed in the year of publication.

The First UK printing published by Hutchinson in 1971. The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition with only slight pushing at the spine tips. Some spotting and toning in places to the text block. The usual offsetting to the grey end papers. The pages remain clean. Free from erasures and inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good+ condition. No fading of the red colouring to the spine. Some edge wear with rubbing at the spine ends and corners. A little creasing of the flaps. Two small closed tears with rubbing at the upper flap folds. The iconic wrapper design remains very striking in the removable Brodart archival protector. The book has been Signed (without dedication) and dated by FREDERICK FORSYTH to the title page. Accompanied by 11 original silver gelatin movie stills, produced to publicise the 1973 film. There are various agency stamps, editorial markings and/or captions to the rear of most photos. Photo size approx. 25.5cm x 20.5cm (one smaller, 23.8cm x 18cm). WITH the… Read More

London: Hutchinson. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1971. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0091073901 . First British edition. SIGNED by Frederick Forsyth on a laid-in book-plate a-fixed to strip of paper. Close to fine in fine dust jacket. (Usual lines of off-setting to inner portion of grey end-papers. No fading to red hue on spine of jacket. ) (358pp. ) Author's Edgar award winning FIRST novel and basis for director Fred Zinnemann's masterful film adaptation.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 358 pages .

VG/VG, pub 1971 by the Viking Press.
Made into a film in 1973 starring Edward Fox as the Jackal. Remade in 1997 starring Bruce Willis. The original storyline was about The Jackal , contracted by the OAS French Terroist group of the early 1960's to kill Charles de Gaulle, the President of France. It became an instant best seller in 1973 after de Gaulle died.

Hutchinson,, [1971]. 8vo., First Edition, some very faint offsetting from fold-ins to free endpapers, red cloth, gilt back, grey endpapers, a near fine copy in dustwrapper. Bright copy of the first printing of this classic thriller.

Hutchinson,, [1971]. 8vo., First Edition; handsomely bound in full dark red crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, other compartments tooled with a 'gunsight' motif, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, custom-made slip-case, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. Elegant copy of the first printing of this classic thriller.

London: Hutchinson, 1971. Near fine in very good plus jacket.. Signed first edition, first printing of this mystery-thriller tale about an assassin known only as "The Jackal" as he evades authorities and tracks his high-profile target. Frederick Forsyth's first and best-known work, garnering the 1972 Edgar Award, THE DAY OF THE JACKAL draws on his experience as a journalist covering the attempted assassination of French president Charles de Gaulle. Its descriptions of the Jackal's assassination plans and efforts to avoid detection have long attracted notice for their depth and detail. 8.75'' x 5.25''. Original red paper boards, gilt-stamped spine. In original unclipped (£2.00) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Tom Simmonds / Trevor Vertigan. Grey endpapers. [6], 358 pages. Signed by Forsyth on title page, dated 2015. Slip from 2015 author signing event laid in. Boards with a tiny bit of bumping. Jacket with thin shadows of previous tape (no longer present) to edges of jacket flaps, a couple… Read More

Viking Press (1971), 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8x5x1. Signed. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! Signed British first edition, first printing. Book is not signed but comes with a loose bookplate signed by Author. Virtually no wear to jacket. Jacket is neatly price clipped. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark.

Huchinson & Co., 1971. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Sign Bookplate. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine Copy In Like Jacket Without Wear. 2.00 Net First Edition Stated. Signed Book Plate "All The Best Frederick Forsyth." Gorgeous Copy. Great Classic Espionage Book. Great Movie Of The Same. Very Scarce In this Condition Especially Signed. .

London: Hutchinson, [1971]., 1971. First edition. First edition. Author's first book. Fine in dust jacket with some tiny nicks to the extremities. Basis for the 1973 Universal Studio's movie of the same name. A political killer, code-named "The Jackal," is hired to assassinate Charles De Gaulle, president of France. Through one small twist of fate, the French authorities learn of the plot, and assign Claude Lebel, their best detective, to find "The Jackal." Forsyth creates a keen competition between a cold-blooded assassin and a policeman talented enough to stop him. Great suspense!

Hutchinson, London, 1971. First Edition (first printing). This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. 8vo. 257pp. Red boards lettered in gold at the spine and with a small vignette. Some spotting to the top- and fore edge, and a little light partial toning to the free endpapers as is invariably the case. Contemporary former owner gift inscription inked to the front free endpaper (partially obscured by the signed plate). A very good in non-price-clipped dust wrapper, with a single tiny area of creasing to the head of the spine panel, but absolutely no fading to the publisher's red colouring. The author's first novel.. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

London: Hutchinson, 1971. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK VERY GOOD+/JACKET VERY GOOD+. 8vo - over 7¾"" - 9¾"" tall. Signed by Author. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a special decorative bookplate. A VERY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. 1ST PRINTING. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. Author's first novel. HANDSOME, COLLECTIBLE COPY.

London: Hutchinson, 1971. First UK Edition, Fifth Printing. Hardcover. Octavo, 358 pages. In Very Good minus condition with Very Good minus dust jacket. Black and red spine with white text. Dust jacket is protected by mylar covering and has slight glue staining to front cover, toning and spotting to flaps. and mild edge and shelf wear. Price unclipped "£2.00". Textblock has previous owner's name on front endpaper and foxing to head edge. Signed flat by author on title page. Shelved Case 6. 1374203. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

UK: Hutchinson, 1971. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. The Day of the Jackal Signed by Frederick Forsyth First Edition Hutchinson 1971. A near fine copy that has no previous owner's markings or inscriptions. Contents are clean and unblemished throughout. Covers are bright and without bumping to corners. In a VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped and with no fading to spine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to bookplate of title page. "The Day of the Jackal" by Frederick Forsyth is a gripping thriller that follows the meticulous planning of an assassination attempt on French President Charles de Gaulle. Set against the backdrop of political tension and intrigue, the novel introduces the eponymous Jackal, a cunning and skilled assassin hired to carry out the deadly mission. Forsyth's expertly crafted narrative takes readers on a suspenseful journey as the Jackal devises an elaborate plot, evading law enforcement while drawing readers into the intricate world of… Read More

New York: The Viking Press, [1971]., 1971. First edition. First U.S. edition. Author's first book. Signed by the author on a small publisher's label and laid-in.Edgar Award winner. Fine in dust jacket. with a touch of wear to head of spine and top edge of rear cover panel. Basis for the 1973 Universal Studio's movie of the same name. A political killer, code-named "The Jackal," is hired to assassinate Charles De Gaulle, president of France. Through one small twist of fate, the French authorities learn of the plot, and assign Claude Lebel, their best detective, to find "The Jackal." Forsyth creates a keen competition between a cold-blooded assassin and a policeman talented enough to stop him. Great suspense!

Hutchinson 1971. FIRST EDITION, SCARCE UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY, octavo pale red light card covers, black lettering to spine and front, 357pp, VG- (cocked, moderate scuffing and creasing and chipping to covers, with heavy creasing and closed tears to spine, small segments lost to edges (minor), unobtrusive little pen scribble to front top corner, light tanning within, light foxing to edges and within, publisher's local branch note pasted to fep. (This is a rotating rapid read copy! Please return urgently...), occasional soiling - all as befits a well-thumbed classic page turner)

Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Full leather. Near Fine, Accented in 22kt gold. Printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints. Franklin Library of Mystery Masterpieces. ; First Franklin Library Edition; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

New York: Viking, 1971. [Spy Thriller] FIRST US EDITION, first printing. Octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.[4]; 380. Publisher's red and grey hardcovers, top edge red, fore-edge untrimmed, with illustrated dust-jacket designed by Paul Bacon. Some light handling and wear, in similar jacket with a short tear to rear, price clipped. Overall near fine. A gritty post-Fleming espionage classic, concerning an anonymous English political assassin, code-named The Jackal. An Edgar Award-winning novel, and basis for the 1973 Oscar-nominated movie directed by Fred Zinnemann. The book jacket is by Paul Bacon, who designed many of the America dust-jackets for Ian Fleming's James Bond novels. From the comprehensive Ian Fleming bibliographical archive assembled by Jon Gilbert, with his pencilled notes and ownership.

Hutchinson & Co 1971. FIRST EDITION, UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY, LACKS FEP, super octavo, pink light card wrappers, black lettering to spine & front cover, 358pp, scruffy (heavy scuffing & loss with tanning to spine, heavy creasing & light foxing to covers, some light water staining to spine area, moderate tanning & foxing to page edges, lacks fep)