The Secret War: The Story of International Espionage Since World War II
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, [1962]. First? Edition. First? Printing. 22 cm, 515, appendix, index, small pencil and ink check marks in text margins, DJ in plastic sleeve, DJ edges somewhat worn. Small creases and tears to DJ edges, review of the book laid in. The author was a French noble from an aristocratic family when he first began his career, under the name Sanche de Gramont. In the 1970's he stopped using this byline and, on becoming an American citizen in 1977, he renouced his title of nobility and adopted the name Ted Morgan, an anagram of "de Gramont." He has inscribed this book, signing it "Ted Morgan, also S. de Gramont." Condition: fair to good, fair to good.
Keywords: CIA, NSA, National Security, Rudolf Abel, Harry Gold, Judy Coplon, Allen Dulles, KGB, Inscribed
[Book #56128]
Price: $60.00