This 1982 The Parsifal Mosaic Robert Ludlum hardcover is a first edition, second printing of the Cold War espionage thriller, complete with its original dust jacket.
The story follows veteran intelligence agent Michael Havelock as the apparent death of his partner leads him into a widening web of deception, divided loyalties, and international danger.
Details
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Item: Hardcover Book
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Title: The Parsifal Mosaic
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Author: Robert Ludlum
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Illustrator: Not confirmed from photos
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Publisher: Random House, New York
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Year: 1982
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Edition/Printing: First Edition, second printing
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Format: Black hardcover with dust jacket
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Dust Jacket: Present; original printed price of $15.95 remains on the front flap
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Pages: 630 pages
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Special Features: First-edition statement, author photograph on the back jacket, and original publisher dust jacket
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ISBN: 0-394-52111-0
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Size: 9 1/2 inches x 6 1/2 inches x 2 inches
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- The hardcover binding is solid and the pages are securely held.
- The interior pages are clear, clean, and readable, with no stains noted.
- The original dust jacket is present and the title lettering remains strong.
- The black boards remain presentable beneath the worn jacket.
Issues / Wear
- The dust jacket has heavy rubbing, scratches, creases, edge wear, tears, and chipping at the corners and spine ends.
- There is a larger torn and creased area along the lower back portion of the dust jacket.
- The page edges and interior paper show noticeable age toning and yellowing.
- The hardcover corners and edges show rubbing and softened wear.
See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The Parsifal Mosaic is a Cold War spy thriller published during Robert Ludlum's early run of large international suspense novels.
It suits a Ludlum reader, an espionage-fiction shelf, or someone collecting his original Random House hardcovers.
This copy retains its original priced dust jacket and is correctly identified as a first edition, second printing.
The jacket has seen plenty of shelf time, but the book inside remains ready for a long read.
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All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
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.
