Good copy of Frederick Forsyth's historical fiction novel, The Day of the Jackal, a 1972 recipient of the Best Novel Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Description from the dust jacket “…driving and remarkable novel of terror, suspense, human malevolence, and triumph.” This copy is a First American trade edition. Fourth printing, published by the Viking Press, of New York in 1971. 380 numbered pages. Book-of-the-Month Club selection. The price clipped dust jacket is heavily chipped with small tears and discolored. The book had multiple dog-eared pages, now straightened. Slight stain and discoloration at spine on top and bottom. See photos for condition.