LE CARRÉ, John (b. 1931). The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz, 1963. 8° (185 x 121mm). Original light blue cloth, title gilt on spine, red and white dust-jacket with price of 18/- (d.-j. spine slightly faded, small chip to head of spine).
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LE CARRÉ, John (b. 1931). The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz, 1963. 8° (185 x 121mm). Original light blue cloth, title gilt on spine, red and white dust-jacket with price of 18/- (d.-j. spine slightly faded, small chip to head of spine).

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LE CARRÉ, John (b. 1931). The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz, 1963. 8° (185 x 121mm). Original light blue cloth, title gilt on spine, red and white dust-jacket with price of 18/- (d.-j. spine slightly faded, small chip to head of spine).

FIRST EDITION. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold became famous for its portrayal of Western espionage methods as being morally inconsistent with Western democracy and values, and it was the first to win both the Crime Writer's Association Gold Dagger and the Mystery Writers of America award.