The Quiet Canadian (signed by William Stephenson)
The Quiet Canadian (signed by William Stephenson)
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Inscribed and signed by Sir William Stephenson. Hardcover book in good condition. It has wear along cover edges. There is a sticker with previous owner's information on the inside front cover. The dust jacket is in acceptable condition. It wear, tears and stains. A few tears have been covered with scotch tape. Inside front cover has a sticker with previous owner's information. Please see photos for signature and condition.Inscribed and signed by Sir William Stephenson (aka Little Bill or Intrepid) who is the best known spymaster in the history of the British Secret Service. Ian Fleming refers to Sir Stephenson: "...men of super-qualities can exist, and that such men can be super-spies and, by any standard, heroes. Such a man is 'the Quiet Canadian,' otherwise Sir William Stephenson." He also wrote: “James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is … William Stephenson.”
This book is incscribed an signed by "The Quiet Canadian" on the front page:
"For our dear friend John Hart who is no stranger to events described herein, with all good wishes "The Quiet Canadian" NYC Nov 5/62."
The book is in good condition. It has wear along cover edges. There is a sticker with previous owner's information on the inside front cover. The dust jacket is in acceptable condition. It wear, tears and stains. A few tears have been covered with scotch tape. Inside front cover has a sticker with previous owner's information. Please see photos for signature and condition.
