Robert Ludlum — The Icarus Agenda (1987) — First Edition/First Printing Hardcover | Political Thriller

Here’s a classic Robert Ludlum political thriller that delivers all the intrigue, high-stakes action, and global tension his readers love. The Icarus Agenda follows a U.S. congressman pulled into an international crisis—prime Cold War–era storytelling with tight pacing and bold geopolitical drama.

This 1987 first edition/first printing hardcover from Random House features its original dust jacket and clean, bright pages. A great read and an excellent collectible for Ludlum fans and thriller enthusiasts alike.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Vintage hardcover book
• Author: Robert Ludlum
• Size: 10 × 6 × 2 in
• Material: Cloth boards, paper dust jacket
• Color: Navy blue boards; navy/yellow jacket
• Origin or Maker: Random House, New York
• Year or Era: 1987
• GENRE: Political Thriller
• Language / Pages: English — 677 pages
• Identifiers: ISBN 0-394-54397-1

Edition & Features

• Edition/Printing: First Edition / First Printing (number line 9 8 7 6 5)
• Dust Jacket: Present; light shelf wear and creasing visible

Condition Grade: Very Good

Notes: Dust jacket shows noticeable surface wear, rubbing, and small creases; boards clean with light corner bumps; pages clean, bright, and tightly bound; light age toning to edges. Overall a solid, attractive copy.

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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author: Robert Ludlum

Robert Ludlum was a bestselling master of the modern thriller whose novels—rich in espionage, political intrigue, and labyrinthine plots—earned an enormous global readership and inspired major film adaptations.

A gripping Cold War thriller and a strong addition to any Ludlum shelf.

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