New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1971. First Edition First Impression . Cloth Bound Boards. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1971 First Edition First Impression, Stated First American Edition. Size octavo, 455 pages. Mustard cloth covered boards with gilt titles to the front cover and spine, page edges unevenly trimmed, with dust jacket designed by R.D. Scudellari. Book condition near fine, the pages are slightly browning at the unevenly trimmed edges, else fine a very clean copy. Dust jacket condition very good plus, spine slightly sunned, front inner flap creased, else fine, not price clipped.

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The Naïve and Sentimental Lover is John le Carré's first novel to avoid the subject of espionage. The novel has autobiographical elements, as it is based on the author's relationship with James and Susan Kennaway following the breakdown of le Carré's first marriage.

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Bookseller: Lazarus Books Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014247
Title: The Naive and Sentimental Lover
Author: Le Carre, John
Format/Binding: Cloth Bound Boards
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition First Impression
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0394473361
ISBN 13: 9780394473369
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1971
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

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