Description

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London; 1986. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine Near Fine

This is a very smart example of this modern first edition by the incredibly popular author John Le Carré. Tightly bound in it s original blue cloth boards with gilt title to the spine. Other than some bumping to the spine ends, the binding is in excellent condition.

Inside, the pages are clean and bright with no marks or blemishes to speak of, which are barely noticeable at all. The binding is tight and the book appears barely read.

This lovely book is housed in an equally smart, unclipped dust jacket. Again, it is bright and smart and free from damage or marking with just a hint of bumping to the edges and slight fading to the spine.

Overall, this is an excellent copy of this first edition in which, ‘blending wit and compassion with unflagging tension, le Carré sweeps us into a secret universe in which his essentially innocent hero strives to reconcile the conflicting elements of his very English heritage.’ This would be the perfect addition to any modern collection of first editions.