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London: Methuen & Co, 1907. First issue. Very good plus.. First edition of one of Conrad's best novels, a thriller depicting terrorism in Edwardian London. Conrad's novel was partially inspired on true events, such as the botched bombing of a French anarchist in 1894, during "the first great terrorist wave of modern times" (Reiss). The book has recently seen a resurgence in interest and is now ranked among Conrad's most acclaimed: it is arguably "the most brilliant novelistic study of terrorism" (Reiss). 7.5'' x 4.5''. Original full red cloth, spine stamped with coral and seashell design and lettered in gilt. Bottom edge uncut. 40 pages of ads dated September 1907 at rear. [6], 442, [2], 40 pages. Bookplate on front pastedown. Front hinge just cracking (still firm), light edgewear around spine, corners bumped, spine slightly dulled.

The Secret Agent, first published in 1907, is one of Joseph Conrad's later political novels which portray the darker aspects of human nature.

The original 1907 Methuen edition is bound in red cloth with three individual medals stamped in gold on the cover.