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. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small tear to the head of the spine. Minor marks to the cloth. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with scattered spots, heavier to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .