The Aquitaine Progression by Robert Ludlum — 1984 Hardcover First Edition

The Aquitaine Progression by Robert Ludlum, a sweeping political thriller about a retired American general drawn into a dangerous international conspiracy. When a man emerges from a nightmare past to reveal a secret plot involving military leaders across Europe and the Atlantic, the stakes become global and the danger becomes very real.

This is Ludlum at his signature best—intricate plotting, international settings, ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, and the kind of page-turning suspense that kept readers up late in the 1980s. For collectors of Ludlum's work or readers chasing that classic Cold War espionage thriller feel, this hardcover is readable and solid.

Details

• Item: Novel hardcover
• Title: The Aquitaine Progression
• Author: Robert Ludlum
• Publisher: Random House, Inc.
• Copyright: 1984
• Edition: First Edition
• Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket)
• Pages: 647
• Dimensions: 9.5" H × 6.5" W × 2" D
• ISBN: 0-394-53674-6
• Genre: Political thriller, espionage, international intrigue

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• All 647 pages intact and readable throughout
• Text block clean with no interior page staining
• Binding sound and secure
• Spine intact
• Boards solid with no major damage

Issues / Wear

• Page edges show staining from age and shelf storage (dust and oxidation typical of upright storage over decades)
• This wear is visible from the side and diagonal views as shown in photos
• No staining inside the pages themselves—interior is clean and readable
• Covers show expected wear consistent with age

See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Published in 1984, The Aquitaine Progression showcases Ludlum's mastery of the international political thriller. The story spans continents and involves military conspiracies, secret alliances, and a protagonist who must navigate a web of deception to expose the truth.

This is perfect for readers collecting Ludlum's 1980s work, fans of Cold War espionage fiction, or anyone who enjoyed his Bourne series and wants to explore his standalone thrillers.

The page-edge staining is consistent with storage and age—common in hardcovers from this era—and does not affect readability. The interior pages are clean and the book is ready to be read.

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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.