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John le Carré
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- Author
- John le Carré
- Publisher
- Hodder and Stoughton
- Year
- 1980
- Edition
- First edition · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Good
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN
- 0340247045
About this copy
The copyright page states copyright 1979 by Authors Workshop A.G., 'First printed in Great Britain 1980,' with no further reprint or impression line visible, consistent with this copy being a first edition, first printing. This is the third novel in what became known as the Karla Trilogy, following Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Honourable Schoolboy. Issued in the original dust jacket, priced £5.95 net in UK on the front flap, which is intact and unclipped.
The jacket design uses a photographic image of dominoes on the front board and an author photograph by Andreas Heumann on the rear.
Condition
- Book
- Good – boards are sound and square, text block appears clean; ordinary shelf wear consistent with age should be expected.
- Dust jacket
- Good – scattered surface marks and scuffing to the front panel, toning along the top edge of the front flap with a small closed tear at the fold, and minor edge wear/small chip to the lower rear flap near the ISBN.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- Third and final novel in le Carré's Karla Trilogy
- Hodder and Stoughton, 1980
- Appears to be a first edition, first printing based on the copyright page
- Original dust jacket, priced £5.95 net in UK, unclipped
- Cover concept and photography by Stephen Cornwell (the author's son)
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
