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Who's on First? by William F. Buckley ➤ Doubleday 1980 ★SIGNED★
Who's on First? by William F. Buckley Doubleday 1980 First Edition ★SIGNED★
Title: Who's on First?
Author: William F. Buckley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday 1980
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0385152310
Size: 6 X 6.5 * 275 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket:
The Time: 1956 (prime time in the cold war).
The Places: Paris; Budapest; Washington, D.C.; Stockholm; Moscow.
The Man: The young, irresistible CIA operative Blackford Oakes.
The Assignment: Win the satellite race. Kidnap a man and a woman who can help the United States be first.
Enter master agent "Rufus"; CIA Director Allen Dulles; former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; and a beautiful Hungarian freedom fighter. Blacky risks his neck-literally-to carry out the mission. His life is complicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower; the U. S. Navy; a KGB area chief; and the alluring Sally, who loves him, hates his work. The Buckley wit, ingenuity, dramatic narrative, and verbal skills show why, in his class, he's first.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The unclipped dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
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Title: Who's on First?
Author: William F. Buckley
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday 1980
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0385152310
Size: 6 X 6.5 * 275 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket:
The Time: 1956 (prime time in the cold war).
The Places: Paris; Budapest; Washington, D.C.; Stockholm; Moscow.
The Man: The young, irresistible CIA operative Blackford Oakes.
The Assignment: Win the satellite race. Kidnap a man and a woman who can help the United States be first.
Enter master agent "Rufus"; CIA Director Allen Dulles; former Secretary of State Dean Acheson; and a beautiful Hungarian freedom fighter. Blacky risks his neck-literally-to carry out the mission. His life is complicated by Dwight D. Eisenhower; the U. S. Navy; a KGB area chief; and the alluring Sally, who loves him, hates his work. The Buckley wit, ingenuity, dramatic narrative, and verbal skills show why, in his class, he's first.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The unclipped dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.22 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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