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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Green (Graham)

THE QUIET AMERICAN

Published: William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1955

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $140

Approximately:

Estimate: $300-360

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: Ireland

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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 lovely 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: Verygood
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 18 x 13 cm


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