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The Spy who came in from the Cold. [Seventh Impression]. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER

The Spy who came in from the Cold. [Seventh Impression]. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER

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The Spy who came in from the Cold. [Seventh Impression]. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER

by LE CARRE John

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Gollancz,, 1963. 8vo., Seventh Impression, neat contemporary inscription front free endpaper; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapperthe latter lightly frayed at extreme head of backstrip. Published four months after the first edition. Bright copy in dustwrapper of the most influential spy novel of the twentieth century.

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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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
43106
Title
The Spy who came in from the Cold. [Seventh Impression]. NEAR FINE COPY IN UNCLIPPED DUSTWRAPPER
Author
LE CARRE John
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Gollancz,
Date Published
1963
Keywords
modern first editions, modern firsts, le carre, john le carre, spy fiction, thrillers, david cornwell

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