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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
by Le Carre, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Seller
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Northridge, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Coward - McCann, Inc.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. Stated first American edition hardcover. Last two lines on page 138 are transposed. Some minor wrinkling to spine suggesting a bit of damp at one time, and few minor stains to boards/edge. Yellow topstain is a bit faded. Contents are about fine. The DJ in mylar is price clipped with light edgewear, slight wrinkling. Three reviews to rear panel DJ. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .
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
- curtis paul books inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33079
- Title
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
- Author
- Le Carre, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Coward - McCann, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1964
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