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Published by Penguin Books, [2011]., New York, 2011
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BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
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First Edition Signed
First edition. Movie tie-in edition. Signed by John le Carre on the title page. The movie tie-in edition with color photograph of Gary Oldman on the front cover with information regarding the film on the rear cover. Trade size paperback. First book in the trilogy in which George Smiley tries to find a Soviet "mole" hidden in the British Intelligence group. As new, unread copy.
Published by Franklin Library, Philadelphia, 1988
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Daniel Montemarano, Newfield, NJ, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. Franklin Library Mystery Masterpiece Series. bound in deep blue-green leatherette with silver titles and decoration, three raised bands to the spine, all silver edges. Illustrations by Herbert Tauss. Fne except for some slight rubbing on front corner. SIGNED by John Le Carre on a photo-bookplate affixed on half-title page (signature only). (Bonus: Comes with a unsigned 1st Printing hardcover copy of Le Carre's novel "The Tailor of Panama"). NOTE: No international orders for this item. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974
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Tall Tales Book Shop, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. John le Carré ,Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Signed by John le Carré, postcard will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage Extra postage will be needed for overseas orders if the weight exceeds one kilo book is signed without dedication unless stated otherwise. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book. Signed by Author.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
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Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A near fine copy with no previous owner's inscriptions. Contents clean and unblemished throughout. Covers have no bumping to edges or corners and top edge tint is still bright and bold. In a VG+ price clipped dust jacket. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to bookplate on half title page. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
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Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A fine copy with no inscriptions. No foxing or toning to contents or edges. Covers completely unblemished with no bumping to corners. In a near fine price clipped dust jacket with no creasing or loss. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to bookplate on half title page. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974
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Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, United Kingdom
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First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First UK edition first impression in fine condition, There is a dedicated bookplate signed by le Carre loosely laid in, no markings, pages clean, binding firm, jacket in removable protective sleeve. Please see pics. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder and Stoughton
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Vagabond Books, A.B.A.A., PASADENA, CA, U.S.A.
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. FIRST. A FINE FIRST EDITION IN FINE DJ. SIGNED ON BOOKPLATE. Signed by Author(s).
Published by London: Hodder & Stoughton 1974, 1974
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Malden Books, Kingston-upon-Thames, SURRE, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. First printing. SIGNED by the author upon a small plain bookplate pasted to the title page. Small light marks to the top edge of text block, else Near Fine in Very Good, price-clipped dustjacket, protected by an archival quality, removeable, transparent, inert jacket protector.Overseas buyers please read shipping terms and estimated transit times prior to ordering.' 'We are established reputable First Edition sellers and understand collectors needs in terms of accurate grading and proper packaging'. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 2001
ISBN 10: 0340733748ISBN 13: 9780340733745
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Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First impression of this Hodder hardback edition from 2001 in as new condition (not the true 1st), flat signed by Le Carre to title page. No markings, the book is as new and unread, please see pics. Jacket in removable protective sleeve. Any questions please get in touch. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974
ISBN 10: 0340188790ISBN 13: 9780340188798
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Bradhurst Fine Editions, Framlingham, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression, signed by John le Carré on a plate to the title page. Fine: tight and square binding in sharp black boards; bright gilt; bright and unfaded publisher's purple topstain; the merest trace of perhaps half-a-dozen faint spots to the fore-edge of the page block, else crisp and clean, free from marks, inscriptions and foxing. The unclipped dustwrapper (£2.95 net stated) is Near Fine: delightfully crisp and vibrant and with NO FADING AT ALL to the spine (scarce, thus); rubbed to the spine tips and corners and with a little crushing to the head of the spine; 1.5cm closed tear at the foot of the front flap fold, sealed to the verso with professional mending tissue; presented in a removable, archival-quality Brodart protective cover. An excellent copy with the distinction of the author's signature. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1974
ISBN 10: 0394492196ISBN 13: 9780394492193
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Winthrop and Wales, LLC, Lexington, SC, U.S.A.
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Book First Edition Signed
Hard Cover. Condition: BOOK VERY GOOD+. Dust Jacket Condition: JACKET VERY GOOD+. 1st Edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a special, decorative bookplate. A VERY CLEAN, NICE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, ATTRACTIVE DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. Decorative, blank bookplate on front pastedown. NOT A REMAINDER. FIRST PRINTING. NOT PRICE CLIPPED. 355 pages. (note: image next to listing may be a stock image not representative of Hodder dustjacket.) COLLECTIBLE COPY. Signed by Author.
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Published by HODDER AND STOUGHTON
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Vagabond Books, A.B.A.A., PASADENA, CA, U.S.A.
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. FIRST. ALL THREE VOLUMES ARE VERY GOOD FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTINGS WITH TIPPED IN SIGNATURE IN VOLUME ONE. LAID IN SIGNATURE. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
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Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Second Impression Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A near fine copy. Contents clean throughout and no foxing to edges. No inscriptions or signs of ownership. Covers have no bumping to corners. In a near fine price clipped dust jacket that has no toning or fading to spine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR without dedication directly to title page. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd. Signed by Author(s).
Published by The Easton Press, Norwalk, CT, 2015
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Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
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First Edition Signed
Signed limited first edition of the author's seventh novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, bound in original full leather, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by John le Carre. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London 1974-1980, 1980
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Clearwater Books, London, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Individual volumes as follows: 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' (1974). First Edition (first printing). This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. 8vo. 349pp. Black boards lettered in gold at the spine with a small George Smiley decoration gold-stamped to the upper board. Edges lightly spotted and with a little blemishing to the publisher's top edge stain. A touch of spotting to the margins of three or four preliminary leaves, and just a trace of light toning to the free endpapers. A very good copy in non-price-clipped dust wrapper, lightly and creased at the edges with several tiny tears and slivers of loss, and with the publisher's laminate lifting a fraction in one area. 'The Honourable Schoolboy' (1977). A later state or more probably the export issue of the first edition, without the endpaper maps and with no price printed to the dust wrapper flap. This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. 8vo. viii, 532pp. Black boards lettered in gold at the spine. Edges, endpapers and one or two preliminary leaves spotted. Inked and subsequently struck-through date to the head of the front free endpaper. An almost very good copy in slightly faded and edgeworn dust wrapper, with some creasing to the flaps. 'Smiley's People' (1980). First Edition (first printing). This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. 8vo. 327pp. Blue boards lettered in gold at the spine. Edges spotted, and with just a tiny trace of further spotting to the endpapers and half-title. Very good indeed in non-price-clipped dust wrapper, a little faded at the spine panel with a touch of very light wear to two or three extremities. A respectable set of Le Carré's celebrated trilogy of George Smiley / Karla novels; a little let down by the central volume being the export edition, and yet the whole considerably enhanced by the three endpaper mounted plates bearing Le Carré's signature. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-1980, 1974
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Bradhurst Fine Editions, Framlingham, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A handsome and harmonious first edition, first printing set of le Carré's celebrated Karla Trilogy - comprising Tinker Tailor Solider Spy (1974), The Honourable Schoolboy (1977) and Smiley's People (1980) - EACH IS SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a matching plate to the title page. All three volumes are at least Near Fine and are free from names/inscriptions, foxing and noteworthy marks. The dustwrappers are Near Fine (or better) with notably vivid colours. TTSS is Near Fine: firm and square binding in clean black boards; lightly rubbed to the spine tips; unfaded publisher's purple topstain; a touch of toning to the fore-edge of the page block; else crisp and clean. The clipped dustwrapper is Near Fine: bright and vibrant with just a touch of barely perceptible sunning to the bottom part of the spine; rubbed to the top corners; wrinkles and a couple of tiny surface flakes to the head of the spine. The Honourable Schoolboy (publisher's variant with blue cloth and map endpapers) is Near Fine: firm and square binding; rubbed to the heel of the spine and a thin strip of sunning to the top of the spine; minor indent to the upper board; small dust mark to the bottom corner of the page block, else bright and clean pages. The unclipped dustwrapper (£4.95 net stated) is Near Fine: crisp and vibrant; unfaded with a lustrous black finish; lightly rubbed to the extremities with a 2mm closed nick to the heel of the spine. Smiley's People is Fine: tight and square binding in sharp blue boards; bright and clean, presenting as unread. The unclipped dustwrapper (£5.95 net stated) is likewise Fine: crisp and unfaded and with an undulled black finish. The dustwrappers are presented in removable, archival-quality protective covers. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. Shipped free within the United Kingdom; a heavy set that will incur additional shipping (to cost) outside the UK. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton London, 1974
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Quintessential Rare Books, LLC, Laguna Hills, CA, U.S.A.
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by John Le Carre on a laid in signature. An attractive dustjacket that has some fading to the spine. The book is bound in the publisher's black cloth and is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy in collector's condition. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Knopf, NY, 1974
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Tulsa Books, Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First US edition, near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Endpapers are just slightly darkened; gilt lettering on spine is slightly rubbed at edges. The jacket has minor edgewear. The first volume in the three book series featuring George Smiley and his Russian counterpart, Karla. $7.95 price on jacket flap; no names or other marking in or on book, with the exception of the author's signature on the half title page. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton London, 1974
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Quintessential Rare Books, LLC, Laguna Hills, CA, U.S.A.
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with the words "First Printed 1974" and NO later date printed on the copyright page. This copy is SIGNED by John Le Carre on a tipped in page. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is rich in color with light wear to the edges. This First Issue dustjacket has the publisher's printed price present. The book s bound in the publisher's black cloth and is in great shape. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp with some discoloration to the page edges. There is NO marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).
Published by London Hodder and Stoughton 1974, 1974
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John Atkinson Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Harrogate, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
An uncorrected proof of Le Carre's masterpiece, published in 1974 by Hodder and Stoughton. With the rare proof dust wrapper. The book is without inscriptions with some rubbing and a little browning in place to the spine. SIGNED to a bookplate affixed to the title page, 'John Le Carre, aka David Cornwall'. The rare proof dust wrapper has wear to the corners and edges and a little sunning to the spine. Exceptionally scarce.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
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Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The Karla Trilogy Signed John le Carré Comprising Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy The Honourable Schoolboy & Smiley's People. First editions published by Hodder & Stoughton 1974, 1977 & 1980. Near fine or better copies with no inscriptions or signs of previous ownership. In like original dust jackets. Not price clipped. 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' retains its dark blue spine and the orange of 'Smiley's People' is unfaded. Signed by John le Carré to matching bookplates on half title pages. Original compliments slip still present with which the bookplates were signed and returned by David Cornwell. Further images available directly at Brought to Book. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1974
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Fine Book Cellar Ltd. ABA ILAB PBFA, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression (Hodder and Stoughton, 1974). Signed by the author to the title page. Publisher's original black cloth with lettering to spine in gilt and gilt motif to upper board. A fine and clean copy, free from any marks and inscriptions. The original and unclipped dust jacket has some isolated instances of rubbing to edges and some of the usual fading to the spine panel and a closed tear to bottom edge of upper panel with some associated creasing, near fine otherwise. An excellent copy of the first book in the Karla Trilogy. Rare signed. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton 1974-1979, London, 1974
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Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
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Signed
First editions of each title in the author's acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth, 3 volumes. Each volume is signed by John le Carre on a bookplate to the title page. Each is near fine in near fine dust jackets. An exceptional set, uncommon in this condition and signed. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
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Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A near fine copy. No inscriptions or signs of ownership. Top edge tint still bold and bright, no bumping to corners or edges. In a near fine dust jacket that has no fading at all to spine. Not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to half title page without dedication. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton 1974-1979, London, 1974
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Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
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Signed
First editions of each title in the author's acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, bound in full morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, inner dentelles, all edges gilt. Each volume is signed by John le Carre on a bookplate, with two signed "John le Carre aka David Cornwell." Each are in fine condition. Each volume is housed in a custom slipcase. An exceptional set, uncommon signed. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1974
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First Edition Signed
First British edition of the author's seventh novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by author on the title page, "John le Carre aka David Cornwell." Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed by the author using his pseudonym and real name. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1974
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Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB, Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A set of the 'Karla' Trilogy : 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', 'The Honourable Schoolboy' And 'Smiley's People'. All three titles are the First UK printings published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1974, 1977 and 1979 respectively. All three titles have been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. All three titles were signed at the same private signing event in 2019. Further details regarding this event can be supplied for provenance. Vol. 1) 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' : The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Light pushing at the spine ends. The gilt titling remains bright. Light toning and spotting to the text-block. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ condition. It bears the correct price of '£2.95' to the lower front flap. Light edge wear with the usual fading of colouring to the spine. A very tiny light watermark to the lower rear corner, which is barely discernible. Vol.2) 'The Honourable Schoolboy' : The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Blue map end-papers. Light pushing at the spine ends with a little fading at the extreme edges. The gilt titling remains bright. Some light toning and spotting to the text-block. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition. It bears the correct price of '£4.95' to the lower front flap. Only very light edge wear with a small closed tear to the lower front edge. Vol.3) 'Smiley's People' :The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Only very slight pushing at the spine ends. The gilt titling remains bright. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition. It bears the correct price of '£5.95' to the lower front flap. Only a hint of edge wear with light toning to the rear upper edge. A light vertical crease to the front flap but barely discernible. No fading of the orange colouring to the design on the spine. All three wrappers are protected in removable Brodart archival covers. A very scarce set of the author's landmark trilogy with such attributes and full provenance provided. Collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1974
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First Edition Signed
First British edition of the author's seventh novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by author on the title page, "with best wishes John le Carre" and by the author's father, "and much love from his father Ronnie July 1974." Ronald Cornwell was the father of le Carre and was a known associate of the Kray twins. The family was continually in debt. The fatherâ "son relationship has been described as "difficult". Rick Pym, a scheming con man and the father of A Perfect Spy protagonist Magnus Pym, was based on Ronnie. When his father died in 1975, Cornwell paid for a memorial funeral service but did not attend, a plot point repeated in A Perfect Spy. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed by both son and father, this is the first example we have seen. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974
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Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, United Kingdom
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First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. This is a set of first editions first impressions all are flat signed to the title pages by John le Carre. Smiley's People has some binding wear (that of a well read book), The other two are very firm. There is minor chipping to extremities of the jacket of 'The Honourable Schoolboy' which has maps to the endpapers. No other markings. Signed by Author(s).
Published by London Hodder and Stoughton 1974, 1974
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John Atkinson Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Harrogate, United Kingdom
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Three separate books, all first editions, first printings. Tinker Tailor, Soldier Spy published in 1974; The Honourable Schoolboy published in 1977; Smiley's People published 1980. All books are near fine/near fine. 'Tinker Tailor' is not price clipped, has a small thin stain to the foot of the inside of the wrapper and no inscriptions in the book - some light spotting to the page edges and prelims. SIGNED by the Author to the title page. 'The Honourable Schoolboy' is near fine - the DJ is not price clipped and has a little wear to the spine tips. SIGNED by the Author to the tile page. 'Smiley's People' - book but is fine and has no inscriptions (some light spotting to the endpapers) - not clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the title page. All now protected in Brodart wrappers. The first volume was the basis for the 1970s series starring Sir Alec Guinness and latterly the excellent motion picture featuring Gary Oldman. A near fine set and exceptionally scarce SIGNED. All books were signed at Hatchards in 2018.