Philby K.G.B. Masterspy Tapa dura - 1988

London: Andre Deutsch, 1988. xii+292pp. Black boards. Silver lettering. Unmarked. ISBN 0233783600.. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket. 8vo.

London: Andre Deutsch, 1988. Kim Philby was the most remarkable spy in the history of espionage. He defected to Russia in 1963. A few weeks before his death, he invited Phillip Knightley to his apartment in Moscow, where Philby bared his soul, describing his upbringing, his relationship with his famous father, his decision to become a traitor and his romance and last happy days with his fourth wife, an attractive Russian called Rufa. This is the first full story of Philby, man and masterspy, before and after defection. Illustrated with a section of b/w photos. A bright square-cornered book in a photo illustrated price clipped dust jacket.. ISBN: 0-233-78360-0. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Espionage + K G B + Kim Philby + Spys + Anti British Espionage + Russia + MI5 + British Secret Service. Catalogs: Autobiography/Biography.

London, U.K.: Andre Deutsch, 1988 291 pages. The dust jacket has a bit of wear, with fading, foxing, scuffs and rubbing. The page edges are tanned and foxed, as are the first and last few pages. The front endpaper has a small name stamp from a previous owner. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.. Hardcover. Very Good/Good.