Graham Greene – The Human Factor – First Edition 1978 – with Bodley Head to the title page
£75.00
A first edition, first printing of The Human Factor by Graham Greene, published by The Bodley Head in London, 1978. A near fine book signed by a previous owner to the front free end paper in brown ink, boards bound in original publishers green cloth with gilt titling to the spine, with grey top stain to the text block and some mild toning and shelf wear to the fore-edge of text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with light pushing to the extremities and fading to the spine. Jacket design by Michael Harvey. WITH THE IMAGE OF BODLEY TO THE TITLE PAGE.
The Human Factor by Graham Greene is a subtle, psychological spy novel exploring loyalty, betrayal and moral conflict within British intelligence. Centred on Maurice Castle, a civil servant torn between duty and personal conscience, the story delves into Cold War paranoia and the emotional costs of espionage. Unlike typical thrillers, Greene focuses on the internal struggles of his characters, emphasising humanity over action. The novel is introspective, suspenseful and deeply reflective on love and political ideals.
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A first edition, first printing of The Human Factor by Graham Greene, published by The Bodley Head in London, 1978. A near fine book signed by a previous owner to the front free end paper in brown ink, boards bound in original publishers green cloth with gilt titling to the spine, with grey top stain to the text block and some mild toning and shelf wear to the fore-edge of text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with light pushing to the extremities and fading to the spine. Jacket design by Michael Harvey. WITH THE IMAGE OF BODLEY TO THE TITLE PAGE.
The Human Factor by Graham Greene is a subtle, psychological spy novel exploring loyalty, betrayal and moral conflict within British intelligence. Centred on Maurice Castle, a civil servant torn between duty and personal conscience, the story delves into Cold War paranoia and the emotional costs of espionage. Unlike typical thrillers, Greene focuses on the internal struggles of his characters, emphasising humanity over action. The novel is introspective, suspenseful and deeply reflective on love and political ideals.
