First Edition of John Le Carre's The Russia House; Signed by Him
The Russia House.
le Carre, John.
$300.00Item Number: 2482
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1989.
First edition of le Carre’s classic novel, basis for the film starring Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer. Octavo, original black cloth. Signed by John le Carre on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
The title The Russia House refers to the nickname given to the portion of the British Secret Intelligence Service that was devoted to spying on the Soviet Union. The motion picture based on the novel was released in 1990, starring Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer, and directed by Fred Schepisi.
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"There are moments which are made up of too much stuff for them to be lived at the time they occur": First Editions of Tinker, Tailor Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy and Smiley’s People; Each Signed by John Le Carre
le Carre, John.
The Karla Trilogy] Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy; The Honourable Schoolboy; Smiley’s People.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-1979.
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 the title page. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is signed “David Cornwell aka John le Carre.” Each is near fine in near fine dust jackets, with The Honourable Schoolboy is price-clipped as usual. An exceptional set, uncommon in this condition and signed.
Price: $7,200.00
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"However closely we live together, at whatever time of day or night we sound the deepest thoughts in one another, we know nothing": Rare First Edition of the John Le Carre’s First Book; Signed by Him
Le Carre, John.
Call For The Dead.
London: Victor Gollancz, 1961.
First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, original red cloth. Signed by the author on the title page in a contemporary hand, “John le Carre David Cornwell.” Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Housed in a custom clamshell box. An exceptional example, most rare and desirable using his real name and his pen name.
Price: $28,000.00
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First Edition of John Le Carre's The Russia House; Signed by Him
le Carre, John.
The Russia House.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1989.
Uncorrected proof of the first edition of le Carre’s classic novel, basis for the film starring Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued. Signed by John le Carre on the title page. Laid in is a letter from the publisher to the recipient of this title. In near fine condition.
Price: $250.00
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Fiftieth Anniversary Edition of The Spy Who Came In From the Cold; Signed by John Le Carre
Le Carre, John.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.
London: Penguin Classics, 2013.
First edition of the 50th anniversary of the author’s most well known work, which went on to reinvigorate the spy genre. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by le Carre on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Price: $350.00
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First American Edition of Call For the Dead; Lengthily Inscribed by John Le Carre
le Carre, John.
Call For The Dead.
New York: Walker and Company, 1962.
First American edition of le Carre’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “For Patrick Christopher, Celia and Greg from John le Carre aka David Corwell with all good wishes, this flawed but engaging first born! Cornwall 9 March 92.” Near fine in an excellent dust jacket with a few small closed tears and wear. Rare and desirable with le Carre using his real name.
Price: $3,500.00
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"Tyranny is like the electric wiring in an old house. A tyrant dies, the new tyrant takes possession, and all he has to do is drop the switch": First Edition of Absolute Friends; Signed by John Le Carre
le Carre, John.
Absolute Friends.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2004.
First edition of this espionage novel. Octavo, original boards. Signed by John le Carre on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $125.00
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"However closely we live together, at whatever time of day or night we sound the deepest thoughts in one another, we know nothing": Rare First Edition of the John Le Carre’s First Book; Signed by Him
le Carre, John.
Call For The Dead.
London: Victor Gollancz, 1961.
First edition of the author’s first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, original red cloth. Signed by John le Carre on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom full morocco clamshell box. An exceptional example.
Price: $30,000.00
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