The Day of The Jackal, Frederick Forsyth, Hardback, Hutchinson, 1971, First Edition, Second Impression A superb first edition, second impression (reprinted before publication) of Frederick Forsyth's first novel. The novel concerns the hire of a professional assassin by french far right terrorists to kill Charles de Gaulle. It was well received at the time, won several awards and continues to appear in best fiction lists today. The book is in outstanding condition with book near fine approaching fine and jacket near fine. One would guess maybe read once and then stored carefully The binding is tight and straight, the boards clean and bright with the gilt lettering clear and bright. The endpapers and pages are clean without tears, marks or inscriptions. Page edges have just a touch of toning. The unclipped jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover, has retained its colouring extremely well. Two tiny nicks to the top two corners. Will be dispatched promptly, fully insured and professionally packaged.