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The First UK printing published by Hutchinson in 1971. The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition with only slight pushing at the spine tips. Some spotting and toning in places to the text block. The usual offsetting to the grey end papers. The pages remain clean. Free from erasures and inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good+ condition. No fading of the red colouring to the spine. Some edge wear with rubbing at the spine ends and corners. A little creasing of the flaps. Two small closed tears with rubbing at the upper flap folds. The iconic wrapper design remains very striking in the removable Brodart archival protector. The book has been Signed (without dedication) and dated by FREDERICK FORSYTH to the title page. Accompanied by 11 original silver gelatin movie stills, produced to publicise the 1973 film. There are various agency stamps, editorial markings and/or captions to the rear of most photos. Photo size approx. 25.5cm x 20.5cm (one smaller, 23.8cm x 18cm). WITH the original Universal Studios 'press release' (approx. 20 pages) and the Studio's biographies of the actor edward Fox and the director Fred Zinneman. Extremely scarce to find as a signed, uninscribed copy and with such attributes. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact.

"The Day of the Jackal" is a 1971 thriller novel by Frederick Forsyth. Set in the early 1960s, it follows the story of an anonymous and highly skilled assassin, known as the Jackal, hired to eliminate Charles de Gaulle, the President of France. The French authorities, aware of the threat, deploy their resources to uncover and stop the assassin. The novel intricately details the Jackal's elaborate planning, the cat-and-mouse game with law enforcement, and the political landscape of the time. Forsyth's meticulous research and compelling storytelling create a suspenseful narrative, blending elements of political intrigue, espionage, and thriller genres. The tension builds as both the assassin and those trying to stop him employ their skills and wits in a race against time. The book is praised for its realism, attention to detail, and the portrayal of the complexities involved in an international political conspiracy. It remains a classic in the thriller genre, captivating readers with its gripping plot and well-crafted characters.