THE DAY OF THE JACKAL.
New York: New York: Bantam Books, (1972). 1972.
First Edition. Original Wraps. First American Edition of the Preview Edition of Frederick.Forsyth's first book, a Classic Espionage Thriller. A near fine example in the publisher's beige stiff wrappers, printed in black. Pages a little toned as is customary. Small 8vo. 495 pp. A very nice copy of this powerful work about, code name: The Jackal, an anonymous English political assassin. Basis for the 1973 film of the same name directed by Fred Zinnemann, starring Edward Fox as The Jackal, the ultra-efficient political killer hired to assassinate Charles De Gaulle. Also starring Michael Lonsdale as Inspector Lebel, recruited by the French authorities to stop him. Hubin; Crime Fiction IV. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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