Patricia Highsmith: 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', London, Cress...

Hammer

£500

Patricia Highsmith: 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', London, Cresset Press, 1957, 1st UK edition, 1st printing, original cloth gilt, lacks FFEP (else internally and externally VGC), dust wrapper (15/- price intact). The author's fourth novel, a psychological thriller adapted numerous times for screen, including Purple Noon (1960) starring Alain Delon and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) starring Matt Damon. The introduction of the character of Tom Ripley, who returns in four subsequent novels.