Offered for sale today is this collection of six first edition hardcover books by Alistair MacLean, a master of thrilling adventure novels. Each book is a first printing, carefully preserved in protective plastic sleeves, and all come with their original dust jackets in excellent condition. Perfect for collectors or fans of MacLean’s high-stakes tales.

The stand used in the photographs is not included in the listing. We've provided many photos, but if you need more detailed images of a particular book, please let us know.

Included titles:

• The Last Frontier (1959) – A classic MacLean tale of espionage and high stakes.
• Floodgate (1983) – A gripping suspense novel set in the world of international intrigue.
• The Golden Gate (1976) – A fast-paced thriller blending action and history.
• South by Java Head (1958) – A daring naval adventure.
• Ice Station Zebra (1963) – A cold war-era thriller set in the Arctic.
• Goodbye California (1977) – A novel filled with tension and suspense, set in a world on the brink.

Condition:

• All books are first editions in excellent condition.
• Original dust jackets included, with minimal fading or wear.
• Clean pages with tight, intact bindings. They open with resistance, suggesting minimal use.
• Goodbye California has a personal inscription on the title page, dated 1979.
• South by Java Head (1958) is a US first edition was by Doubleday. All others are Great Britain first editions printed by Collins.

The Benefit of an Instant Collection:

You know how a matching pair of antiques - like lamps, bookends, or candle holders - commands a premium just because they come as a set? The same principle applies here, but on an even greater scale. This is an instant collection. Imagine how many years someone spent acquiring these books - each one a first edition, all in hardcover, all with original dust jackets, all dust jackets with protective covers, spanning decades of MacLean’s work. Instead of hunting them down one by one, you get them all at once, in uniform quality. That alone calls for a premium, don’t you think? The value isn’t just in the books themselves but in the convenience of securing a well-curated collection without the long search.

There are other instant instant collections available in our marketplace - perfect for those who want to skip the long search and own something special right away.

Notes

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• If you are interested in selling something similar please contact us - we buy entire collections.

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