Author: SHERLOCK, JOHN,
Title: De Beproeving van Majoor Grigsby. [First dutch language edition translated after the original english The Ordeal of Major Grigsby, by Dolf Koning].
Description: Amstelveen, Nieuwe Wieken, [circa], 1965. Original cloth, gilded title on spine, dustjacket designed by P.A.H. van der Harst. 273pp. Novel based upon authentic facts, sthe story of a British Major sent out to search and kill a communist gueriilla leader, who previously has been trained by the Major in guerilla warfare, during the Malaysian communist insurgency. Very good copy, WITH DUSTJACKET. (some light signs of war to rims of dustjacket only).

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