{"product_id":"the-petrov-story-signed-first-edition","title":"The Petrov Story (SIGNED First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned and inscribed by Bialoguski on FFEP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Bialoguski's personal accounting of his role in one of the most dramatic episodes in Australian Cold War history - the Petrov Affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Polish-American medical practitioner, musician and intelligence agent, Bialoguski fled to Australia in 1941 after the Soviet Invasion of Poland. Working as an ASIO agent, was a key figure in convincing Vladimir Petrov to defect from the Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis publication became mired in controversy when Biagoluski's ex-wife, Patricia, published wrote a newspaper piece attacking his character. The book also formed the basis for an American television documentary in 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: excellent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust jacket shows rubbing along edges. Some fading to spine. Bindings excellent, some small markings. Contents fine. Some mild toning to endpapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e William Heinemann, (1955). 8vo. Original red publisher's cloth in original unclipped dust jacket. Pages: xvi, 247.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Bialoguski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47901635936499,"sku":"1110002901324","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/DSC06857.jpg?v=1760680722","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-petrov-story-signed-first-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}