{"product_id":"parsifal-mosaic-robert-ludlum-1982-hardcover","title":"The Parsifal Mosaic Robert Ludlum 1982 First Edition Second Printing Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Parsifal Mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Ludlum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random House, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, second printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black hardcover with dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present; original printed price of $15.95 remains on the front flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 630 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-edition statement, author photograph on the back jacket, and original publisher dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-394-52111-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 1\/2 inches x 6 1\/2 inches x 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardcover binding is solid and the pages are securely held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior pages are clear, clean, and readable, with no stains noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original dust jacket is present and the title lettering remains strong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe black boards remain presentable beneath the worn jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dust jacket has heavy rubbing, scratches, creases, edge wear, tears, and chipping at the corners and spine ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a larger torn and creased area along the lower back portion of the dust jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe page edges and interior paper show noticeable age toning and yellowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardcover corners and edges show rubbing and softened wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/robert-ludlum-books-the-espionage-collection\" title=\"Robert Ludlum Books: The Espionage Collection\"\u003eThe Parsifal Mosaic is a Cold War spy thriller published during Robert Ludlum's early run of large international suspense novels.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits a Ludlum reader, an espionage-fiction shelf, or someone collecting his original Random House hardcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy retains its original priced dust jacket and is correctly identified as a first edition, second printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has seen plenty of shelf time, but the book inside remains ready for a long read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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