first edition
1952 · New York
by BARON, Stanley
New York: Ballantine Books, 1952. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (18.5cm); oatmeal cloth spine over green paper-covered boards, with titling stamped in green on spine; dustjacket; [vi],247,[3]pp. Slight spine lean, with modest wear to spine ends; Very Good. Dustwrapper unclipped (priced $1.50) with modest shelfwear and tanning, tape mend to upper front panel, 1" chip to upper back panel (extends to spine panel), with chips, tears, and creases along spine ends and extremities; Good. Focuses on a spy in the Communist party as he adjusts to the U.S., and explores self, romantic partners, and Soviet espionage. [83771]. (Inventory #: 83771)