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For Lust of Knowing: Memoirs of an Intelligence Officer by Archie Roosevelt. Signed First Edition, 1

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For Lust of Knowing: Memoirs of an Intelligence Officer by Archie Roosevelt. Signed First Edition, 1

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For Lust of Knowing: Memoirs of an Intelligence Officer by Archie Roosevelt. First Edition.1988. Inscribed and signed on the front free-endpaper. Dust jacket in very good condition with edge wear. Book in near fine condition with light shelf wear. The book is a memoir of Roosevelt's career in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II. In the book, Roosevelt recounts his experiences as an intelligence officer, including his work in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, as well as his interactions with other prominent figures in the OSS, such as William Donovan and Allen Dulles. The book provides a unique perspective on the inner workings of the OSS and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of intelligence work during the war.

Condition

Dust jacket in very good condition with edge wear. Book in near fine condition with light shelf wear.

Dimensions

9.5 x 6.5 x 1.75 in

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For Lust of Knowing: Memoirs of an Intelligence Officer by Archie Roosevelt. Signed First Edition, 1

Name: For Lust of Knowing: Memoirs of an Intelligence Officer by Archie Roosevelt. Signed First Edition, 1
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Price: 21 USD
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