Graham Greene — Stamboul Train

London, William Heinemann LTD, 1932. First edition. Cloth. Graham Greene's second important novel, set on a long train journey, the first edition, second issue. The first edition, second issue of this work; the character is referred to as Mr. Quin Savory on pages 77, 78, 82, 98, and 131, rather than 'W. C. Savory' as he was referred in the first impression.'Stamboul Train' was the second significant novel published by Greene, taking place on a train journey from Ostend to Istanbul. A notable novel, it's described as melodramatic and thrilling, written to please the public after a couple of unsuccessful novels.Greene was one of the most popular authors of the twentieth century, known for his works 'Brighton Rock', 'The End of the Affair' and 'Our Man in Havana&apos.Lacking the rear endpaper. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, a little worn, with cracks to the joints, resulting in the cloth lifting to the spine. Some marks and rubbing to the board and spine. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Crack to the spine. Spine is faded. Front hinge is strained, rear hinge is tender. Stamp to the front paste down. Front endpaper is working loose. Lacking the rear endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. Fair . Ill.: None. Fair .