Operation Midas - Anne O'Grady (1973) First UK Edition Hardcover Peter Davies

Key Details:

• Title: Operation Midas

• Author: Anne O'Grady

• Publisher: Peter Davies, London

• Year of Publication: 1973

• Edition: First Edition (First Printing)

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

• Language: English

• Genre: Nautical Thriller / Mystery / Fiction

Mini Story:

A gripping nautical thriller set around the rugged Auckland Islands. Operation Midas centers on a high-stakes search for sunken treasure and the dangerous secrets buried beneath the waves.

This 1973 Peter Davies First Edition is the true first UK printing of Anne O'Grady's suspense novel. With its atmospheric cover art and classic 1970s London publishing pedigree, it’s a great addition for collectors of sea-faring mysteries and 20th-century thrillers.

Condition:

• Overall Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition.

• Dust Jacket: Original jacket is present. It shows light shelf wear at the extremities and some minor rubbing, but remains bright and is not price-clipped.

• Boards: Clean and sturdy original boards with bright gilt lettering on the spine.

• Binding: Excellent. The binding is firm and square, indicating the book has been well-stored.

• Pages: The interior is clean and bright. No owner inscriptions or heavy foxing.

• Endpapers: Includes the detailed endpaper maps of the Auckland Islands.

Note: The photos form part of the description—please examine them closely to see the map endpapers and the crispness of the spine.

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