Floodgate by Alistair MacLean (1984, and 48 similar items

Floodgate by Alistair MacLean (1984 Hardcover) Author: Alistair MacLean (1922–1987) Jacket Art Illustrator: Joseph De Vito Publisher: Doubleday Company, Inc., Garden City, NY U.S.A. 1984 AMSTERDAM AIRPORT HAS DISAPPEARED! BLACKMAIL The mass of water in its place is the work of the FFF - an Irish terrorist group who want to force Britain's hand. SUBTERFUGE The Dutch call in Detective Lieutenant van Effen - feared interrogator and undercover intimate of the criminal Krakers gang - to sabotage the FFF's plan. DISASTER If van Effen fails and the FFF get control of the vital dyke, either Holland will sink beneath the sea or Britain will be awash with blood. Alistair MacLean (1922–1987) was a Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers and adventure stories. His works include The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare – all three were made into popular films. This 1984 title was on The New York Times Best Seller list for 3 weeks and reached the rank of #12 Best Seller. This copy was retired from a public library so has usual ink stamps and residue from pastings. Hardcover has red boards with gold lettering on black cloth spine in a near new, mylar covered, unclipped Dust Jacket. Text unmarked, but shows handling stains. Size: 8vo - over 7 - 9" tall, 369 pp. Condition: Good minus Hardcover, in a Near Fine Dust Jacket. Copyright 1983. Stated First Edition with 1984 on title page assumed date of printing. ISBN: 0-385-18263-5. LCCN: 83-45013. MSR = $15.95. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new”. Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” The most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!