The first edition of A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene was published in London by Heinemann in 1936. We track 1 edition.
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- 1st Heinemann1936 Hardback Sold £320 · Feb 2023 I own A Gun for Sale, Heinemann 1936 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- This Gun for Hire film, 1990
In print
- Editions recorded
- 66 on Open Library, 42 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 9 languages
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Who published the first edition of A Gun for Sale?
The first edition of A Gun for Sale by Graham Greene was published in London by Heinemann in 1936.
How many editions of A Gun for Sale are there?
We track 1 edition of A Gun for Sale, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has A Gun for Sale been adapted?
Yes, including This Gun for Hire (film, 1990), according to Wikidata.