Explore the world of international espionage with Topaz by Leon Uris, the bestselling author of Exodus. This 1967 Cold War spy novel blends political tension, betrayal, and diplomacy into a riveting narrative spanning Washington, Havana, and Paris.
This vintage hardcover retains its original dust jacket, vivid orange endpapers, and the notation of its third printing. A true collector’s gem for lovers of classic espionage fiction.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Hardcover book with dust jacket
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Size: 9 × 6 × 1 inches
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Material: Cloth boards, paper dust jacket
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Color: Black boards, orange endpapers; pale blue/black jacket
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Origin or Maker: McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York
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Year or Era: 1967
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GENRE: Spy Thriller / Espionage Fiction
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Language / Pages: English / 341 pages
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Identifiers: Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 67-11336
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: Third Printing
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Dust Jacket: Present; $5.95 price on front flap; not price-clipped
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Extras: Orange endpapers; jacket design by Leonard Leone; photography by Eduard O. Kudlac and George J. Tatura; dedication “To my friend Herbert B. Schlosberg”
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes: Dust jacket shows mild yellowing along top edge and spine ends; light edge rubs and corner wear. Boards clean with minimal shelf rubbing. Binding square and tight; pages clean with light age toning consistent with vintage age.
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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author Leon Uris
Leon Uris (1924–2003) was an acclaimed American novelist whose sweeping historical novels, including Exodus and Mila 18, have captivated readers for generations. Topaz was adapted into a major film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1969.
A must-read Cold War classic—ideal for collectors and thriller enthusiasts alike.
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