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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Lamplighter)
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Lamplighter) Hardcover - 1990

by John Le Carre


About this book

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.

First Edition Identification

Victor Gollancz first published The Spy Who Came in from the Cold in London in 1963. First editions have no subsequent printings noted. Signed copies of this first edition sell for upwards of $3,000.

Details

  • Title The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (Lamplighter)
  • Author John Le Carre
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition F
  • Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, London
  • Date 1990
  • ISBN 9780340527276
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The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

by Le Carre, John

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Coward-McCann. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First edition, 1964. Two tone cloth binding, grey on boards, red on spine, gold facsimile signature, gold titles. Pages topstained in yellow. Book fine, except for very slight wear at spine ends and slight stain near bottom of front. DJ very good, price-clipped, slight rubbing and chipping at spine ends and corners, small tear near middle of spine, slight rubbing along bottom of back, slight discoloration on flaps, spine, and inside DJ.
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£244.92
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The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

by Le Carre, John

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780340527276 / 0340527277
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
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Description:
Coward-McCann. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First edition, 1964. Two tone cloth binding, grey on boards, red on spine, gold facsimile signature, gold titles. Pages topstained in yellow. Book near fine, except for small dent near top of back, slight wear at bottom front corner, slight discoloration on spine and fore-edge and bottom edge of pages, previous owner's signature on front paste-down. DJ near fine, except for some slight rubbing at spine ends and along folds, small tear near top of frontslight discoloration on spine and edges of flaps, slight rubbing along bottom of covers.
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£244.92
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The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

by Le Carre, John

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780340527276 / 0340527277
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1
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£244.92
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Description:
Coward-McCann. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First edition, 1964. Two tone cloth binding, grey on boards, red on spine, gold facsimile signature, gold titles. Pages topstained in yellow. Book near fine, except for slight wear at spine ends, slight fading on spine, slight edgewear, previous owner's signature on front free end-paper. DJ near fine, except for small piece missing at tail of spine, slight rubbing at spine ends, along folds, and at bottom of back, slight discoloration on spine.
Item Price
£244.92
£4.90 shipping to USA
The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

by Le Carre, John

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780340527276 / 0340527277
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
£244.92
£4.90 shipping to USA

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Description:
Coward-McCann. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First edition, 1964. Two tone cloth binding, grey on boards, red on spine, gold facsimile signature, gold titles. Pages topstained in yellow. Book fine, except for very slight wear at spine ends. DJ very good, price-clipped, with slight rubbing and chipping at spine ends and at corners, tiny piece missing at top of front, slight discoloration on spine, flaps, and inside DJ.
Item Price
£244.92
£4.90 shipping to USA