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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
by Le Carre, John
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
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Media, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York: Coward- McCann, Inc., 1963. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover/ DJ (has price $4.50); VG/ Good condition. First Edition; c. 1963- Stated 16th Printing; 5 review excerpts on back of DJ. Pictorial DJ (Brandenburg Gate) is Good; still bright w/ light rubbing & some edge wear (incl. fray, sm. closed tears & chips- none over 1/2); Evidence of some waterstain to INSIDE of DJ- none on exterior of DJ or on book- NO ripple to DJ. DJ still displays well, esp. front panel. Book is VG. Dark gray board binding w/ red cloth spine is tight, clean & square- maybe a trace of rubbing. NO bumps, scuffs or fray. Spine lettering crisp & intact. Text is tight, clean & UNmarked. NO hinge splits, owner names, etc.; NOT ex library or book club. Handsome, well preserved copy.
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
- Seller
- EDM Book Loft
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 371
- Title
- The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
- Author
- Le Carre, John
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Coward- McCann, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1963
Terms of Sale
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- VG
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- E.P.
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- Crisp
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- Bumps
- Indicates that the affected part of the book has been impacted in such a way so as to cause a flattening, indention, or light...
- First Edition
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
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