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Green. [Graham]

THE QUIET AMERICAN

Published: William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1955

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. First edition 1955.

Greene's classic novel of exploration of love,

innocence, and morality in Vietnam

Blue boards with gilt title to spine.

Pictorial dust-jacket [in good condition].

247 pages.

The Quiet American foreshadows the events leading

up to the Vietnam conflict. The Quiet American proves

"urgent, mournful and unsparing there's not another book

quite like it" (Salon). Adapted to the screen in 1958, and

again in 2002 starring Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser.

Recorded shipping weight 1000g.

Shipped and insured by recorded delivery. 

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 18 x 13 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
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