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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
by LE CARRE, John [ CORNWELL, David ]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG++/VG
- Seller
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Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1963. 1st Edition, Later printing. Hardcover. VG++/VG. 1st Edition, 2nd Impression before publication. 12 x 19cm blue cloth boards with gilt titles to spine, 222pp, in publisher's unclipped dust jacket priced at 18/- net. The boards are clean and there is just a small bruise to both top corners. Internally clean, without name, inscription or bookplate and noting just a hint of spotting to the edge of the text block. The dust jacket which is now protected in a removable, clear cover (not shown) is slightly toned on the spine and along the top edge of the rear panel. There is rubbing to the edges, spine tips and corners with a couple of tiny chips along the top edge and spine tips. There is a 2cm closed tear on the top edge of the front panel. All in all a very nice copy of the 2nd impression of this classic spy novel. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.
Synopsis
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a novel by British author John le Carré. Set during the political tensions of the Cold War, the revolutionary espionage novel portrays the intelligence services of both Eastern and Western nations as sacrificing morality in the name of national security. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold received critical acclaim at the time of its publication and became an international bestseller. Named “Best Crime Novel” by the Crime Writers' Association in 1963 and “Best Mystery Novel” by the Mystery Writers of America in 1965, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was the first work to win the award from both writing organizations. Additionally, it was named the “Best spy novel of all-time” by Publisher’s Weekly and is listed as one of the All-Time 100 Novels by Time magazine.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rainford and Parris Books - PBFA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 202078
- Title
- The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
- Author
- LE CARRE, John [ CORNWELL, David ]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG++/VG
- Edition
- 1st Edition, Later printing
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz Ltd
- Date Published
- 1963
- Keywords
- Spy
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About the Seller
Rainford and Parris Books - PBFA
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Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
About Rainford and Parris Books - PBFA
Rainford & Parris Books is a small family business based on the Hertfordshire / Essex border, close to London Stansted Airport. We are full time professional bookdealers specialising mainly in Modern First Editions, Children's Books, Illustrated Books and Nineteenth Century Literature, as well as assorted fine and interesting books. When describing our books we attempt to list all significant defects to a high degree of precision, so that you can build an accurate idea of their condition. We supplement our description with images and are always happy to provide further images or information. All books are very carefully packaged in a new book-box so that they reach you in the condition described.
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