Speculations about Jakob Author: Johnson, Uwe Title: Speculations about Jakob Publication: New York: Grove Press, 1963 Edition: First Edition Description: First Edition. Hardcover. Translated by Ursule Molinaro. Very Good in a Very Good jacket, clipped, lightly toned, foxed at the back flap and panel. Quarter black cloth with marbled paper on the boards, bumped at the corners. Square and firmly bound, soiled top edge, clean internally. The first appearance of Johnson's work in English, this being his debut novel about an East German railroad worker who "becomes enmeshed in a plot by a Soviet agent to recruit for Soviet espionage a German girl working for NATO." Very Good / Very Good. Seller ID: 7096 Subject: Literature & ClassicsCarpetbagger Books Woodstock, IL Based in the far northwest reaches of the Chicago suburbs, Carpetbagger Books specializes in literary fiction and modern firsts. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. Please contact us and we'll respond promptly. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7 to 10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Tracking is provided on all domestic shipments. Expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.