Dusko Popov — Spy Counter Spy

London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1974. First edition. Cloth. The review copy of the fascinating biography of MI6 double agent Dusko Popov, a figure widely believed to be the primary inspiration for James Bond. The first edition review copy of Spy Counter Spy, the fascinating autobiography of MI6 double agent Dusko Popov, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson in 1974.In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Contains a review copy clip requesting that no review should be published before the publication date.One of many spies who passed off disinformation to the German Abwehr as part of the double-cross system, Popov was involved in the divertive Operation Fortitude while also serving as a spy for his native Yugoslavia. Known for his courtship of numerous women, including French actress Simone Simon, and having met Ian Fleming in 1941, it is widely believed that Popov was the primary inspiration for James Bond. In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, in excellent condition, with minimal marks and edgewear. Dust wrapper is bright and clean with minimal edgewear. End papers are bright and clean, with a couple of faint spots to front end papers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.