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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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: Bookbid Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003145
Title: The Spy Who Came In From the Cold
Author: Le Carre, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN 10: 0340527277
ISBN 13: 9780340527276
Publisher: Coward-McCann
Place of Publication: London
This edition first published: 1990

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