The Garden of Weapons Signed by John Gardner First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1980. Presentation copy. No foxing or browning. A fine copy in like dust jacket, not price clipped. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY JOHN GARDNER directly to title page.

"The Garden of Weapons" by John Gardner, published in 1980, weaves a gripping Cold War thriller as MI6 operative Herbie Kruger navigates espionage and betrayal in Berlin. Gardner’s nuanced prose enhances this suspenseful narrative, a standout in his oeuvre. This first edition from Hodder & Stoughton, a presentation copy inscribed and signed by Gardner on the title page, exemplifies 1980s spy fiction. A fine copy with unblemished contents, it bears no foxing or browning. The fine dust jacket, unclipped, shows no wear. This signed volume appeals to collectors of vintage thrillers and Gardner’s distinguished spy literature.