The Tower of Babel - Morris West (1968) First Edition Hardcover William Heineman

Key Details:

• Title: The Tower of Babel

• Author: Morris West

• Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (London/Melbourne)

• Year of Publication: 1968

• Edition: First Edition (First Printing)

• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

• Language: English

• Genre: Political Thriller / Middle Eastern History / Australian Author

About:

A masterfully told tale of espionage and rising tension set in the weeks leading up to the 1967 Six-Day War. Morris West brings the Middle East to life through the eyes of five key players—spies, bankers, and soldiers—caught in a web of impending conflict.

This 1968 Heinemann First Edition is a quintessential "West" collectible. As an Australian literary giant, his Heinemann first printings are highly sought after for their superior production quality and classic British/Australian design.

Condition:

• Overall Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition - see detailed notes below.

• Dust Jacket: Original jacket is present. It shows light shelf wear and minor rubbing to the edges, but the colors remain strong and the spine is unclipped.

• Boards: Clean blue cloth boards with bright gold gilt lettering on the spine. The corners are square and the edges are sharp.

• Binding: Exceptionally tight and firm; the book appears to have been very well cared for.

• Pages: The interior is clean and crisp. No owner names, stamps, or heavy foxing.

• Notes: Very light, natural age-toning to the text block, which is standard for 1960s Heinemann volumes.

Note: The photos form part of the description—please examine them closely to see the crispness of the gilt and the condition of the jacket.

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