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Peerage Books,, [1991]. 3 works in 1 vol., 8vo., page-edges tanning lightly as ever; laminated pictorial boards, backstrip lettered in blue and black, a very good, bright, clean copy. Reissue of the Reed collected edition of 1986. SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION.

Hodder and Stoughton,, [1974-80]. 3 vols., 8vo., Mixed Impressions, with coloured endpaper maps in second volume; original blue cloth, gilt backs, a very good, bright, clean set. The set comprises 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' (later impression, 1985); 'The Honourable Schoolboy (third impression; endpaper maps, 1977); 'Smiley's People' (first impression, 1980). Bright and affordable set of the most important and influential spy fiction trilogy of the Cold War.

London: Folio Society, 2010. First Folio Society Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Three volume set. 24 x 16 cm. Octavo. 339pp, 500pp, 366pp. Bound in grey cloth, illustrated with silhouettess, each in their own slipcase. Illustrated by Tim Laing. All are first Folio Society printings with "Tinker Tailor Solder Spy" having been published in 2009 while the others were done in 2010.

London: The Folio Society, 2010. Hardcover. Fine. London, The Folio Society, 2010 (second impression)/ 2009; 2010; and 2010 (both first thus). Large octavo, three volumes, viii, 339; xiv, 500; and viii, 366 pages plus a total of 29 full-page monochrome plates from illustrations by Tim Laing. Decorated cloth; a fine set in the near-fine slipcases (a trifle rubbed). [3 items].

Hard Cover in Slipcase. Condition: Fine/As New. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket ( as Issued ). 3 Volumes. Tim Laing (illustrator). First Edition. First printings of the Folio Society edition. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy ( 2009 ); The Honourable Schoolboy ( 2010 ); and Smiley's People ( 2010 ). The Smiley's People slipcase has a line of light fading to the front,, otherwise hardcovers and slipcases are in Fine/As New condition. Each volume is unused, unopened condition. They have not been opened since the shrink wrap was removed. Heavy set that may require additional shipping. Rare to find a complete set in this condition.

Folio Society,, 2009-2010. 3 vols., 8vo., First Edition thus, with frontispieces and full-page illustrations in the text; pictorial grey cloth, backstrips lettered in silver, grey endpapers, a fine set in publisher's board slip-cases. Splendid FS edition of the most influential spy trilogy of the twentieth century.

London; Folio Society, 2009 & 2010., 2009. Hard Cover. Matching set, with "Tinker, Tailor" printed in 2009 and the others both in 2010. All FIRST THUS. Octavo, pp. [8], 339; x, [4], 500; v, [3], 366. 9, 11 and 9 plates per volumes respectively including frontispieces, all by Tim Laing. Grey cloth with silver titles to spine and silhouette motifs in brown and terracotta to spine and upper board, housed in plain grey paper-covered slipcases. Miniscule dent to lower edge of lower board of "Smiley's People" otherwise volumes Fine. Small scuffed area to single face of slipcase of "Tinker Tailor", and slipcase edge slightly faded to "Honourable Schoolboy". Overall a Fine set in Near Fine slipcases. Award winning Smiley trilogy by the master of cold war espionage fiction, following the texts of the first editions. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery.

HODDER AND STOUGHTON Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). FIRST. ALL THREE VOLUMES ARE VERY GOOD FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTINGS WITH TIPPED IN SIGNATURE IN VOLUME ONE. LAID IN SIGNATURE.

Hodder and Stoughton,, [1974-80]. 3 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with coloured endpaper maps in the second volume; original cloth (black/blue/blue respectively), gilt backs, first volume with red top (faded as often), edges very lightly browned else a very good, bright, clean set in unclipped dustwrapper. First issue (with coloured endpaper maps) of 'The Honourable Schoolboy'. Bright set of the most important and influential spy fiction trilogy of the Cold War. COMPLETE SETS ARE VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1974, 1977, 1980 [November 1979]. [Espionage thriller] ALL FIRST EDITIONS. Three volumes complete, uniform octavos (22 x 14 x 11cm). Publisher's blue and black hardcovers lettered in gilt, purple topstain to first volume, peach-coloured endpapers to first volume, Hong Kong/China map endpapers to second volume (the earliest issue), photographic dust-wrappers. All three volumes free from inscriptions, first title price-clipped. Top edge colour remains strong, other edges clean, minor signs of light handling/use, spines a touch sunned. Near fine. The author's masterwork, a thrilling elegy for post-imperial Britain. 'Tinker Tailor...' was the basis for the Oscar-nominated 2011 film starring Gary Oldman. Listed in The Observer's All-Time 100 Best Novels [2003] and The Times' NovelList 60 Greatest Books Poll [2013]. See also Haining: Crime Fiction, p.208.

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1974, 1977, 1980 [November 1979]. [Espionage Trilogy] COMPLETE LEATHER-BOUND FIRST EDITIONS. Three volumes. Octavo (22 x 14 x 11cm), pp.350, pp.532, pp.328. Bound in red half morocco, with raised bands, gilt titles to spine, and matching cloth over boards, top edges gilt, and with the original cloth spine for each volume bound in at rear. Contents clean, exteriors unmarked. A fine set in attractive recent leather bindings. As a secret service agent, Le Carre moved from MI5 to MI6, and was in Berlin when the wall was erected. His experiences inspired him to write a novel which became 'Call For The Dead'; 'When I first began writing, Ian Fleming was riding high and the picture of the spy was that of a character who could have affairs with women, drive a fast car, who used gadgetry and gimmickry to escape.' Le Carre's aim was to portray the intelligence world from a new view and he has earned a reputation for gritty, realistic, suspenseful spy novels based on a wide… Read More

Hodder and Stoughton,, [1974-80]. 3 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with coloured endpaper maps in second volume; handsomely bound in full crushed morocco (blue/green/red respectively), backs with raised bands ruled in gilt, second compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt tops, hand-made endpapers, ribbon markers, custom-made slip-cases, a most attractive set ideal as a gift or for presentation. First issue (with coloured endpaper maps) of 'The Honourable Schoolboy'. Elegant set of the most important and influential spy fiction trilogy of the Cold War. COMPLETE SETS ARE VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1974. 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 very good/near fine. Tinker Tailor - SIGNED via bookplate to the half-title by John le Carre; arguably the author's masterpiece. A near fine book without inscriptions, firm and square binding in clean black boards; a little rubbing to the edges and gently pushed to the spine tips; the publisher's topstain is faded. The near fine unclipped dustwrapper (£2.95 net stated) is bright and vibrant with some fading to the spine; some rubbing to the spine tips and corners and a small nick to the bottom edge. The Honourable Schoolboy - a near fine book SIGNED via bookplate on the half-title by the Author. In a very good edgeworn clipped dust wrapper with wear and a little chipping to the extremities. Smiley's People - a near fine book SIGNED without dedication… Read More

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1974, 1977, 1980 [November 1979]. [Espionage thriller] ALL FIRST EDITIONS, SIGNED in first volume. Three volumes complete, uniform octavos (22 x 14 x 11cm). Publisher's blue and black hardcovers lettered in gilt, purple top stain to first volume, peach-coloured endpapers to first volume, Hong Kong/China map endpapers to second volume (the earliest issue), photographic dust-wrappers. Signed directly to title page (without dedication) in blue ballpoint. A moderately used set with some acceptable wear, dustiness/spotting to edges, jackets not clipped, some edge wear, gently sunned to spines, a few short tears to crown of second volume with a few small tape strips to reverse side. Shows well. The author's masterwork, a thrilling elegy for post-imperial Britain. 'Tinker Tailor...' was the basis for the Oscar-nominated 2011 film starring Gary Oldman. From the collection of distinguished French literature scholar Artine Artinian (1907-2005), with his elegant bookplate to… Read More

London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1974-80. A set of proofs of the three novels in The Karla Trilogy, comprising 'Tinker Tailor Soldie Spy'/ 'The Honourable Schoolboy' and 'Smiley's People'. All in dust wrappers, volume two a Galley Proof with oversize dust wrapper with map endpapers. A very good set with some edgewear and spotting to volumes 1 and 2. A set rarely offered for sale

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-79. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 5.5". None. A very smart, signed set of John Le Carre's noted 'Karla Trilogy'. Comprising all three novels of this series 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', 'The Honourable Schoolboy' and 'Smiley's People'.  Price clipped dustwrapper to 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'. 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' is the first novel of the series and follows the spymaster George Smiley and his mission to uncover a Soviet mole in the British Secret Intelligence Service. It was published at a time when the uncovering of such moles was public memory. Tipped in signature of Le Carre to the title page of 'Smiley's People' and 'The Honourable Schoolboy'. Loosely inserted to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a signed picture of John Le Carre.A lovely set of this important spy thriller trilogy. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. With original dustwrappers. Dustwrapper to 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' is price clipped. Tape repair… Read More

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 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… Read More

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1974-1979. 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,… Read More

London: Hodder & Stoughton. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. Signed by Author. THE KARLA TRILOGY [Tinker, Tailor Soldier Spy, The Honourable Schoolboy; and Smiley's People] (London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1974-77-80). A SIGNED 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 1980 respectively and have been signed and/or signed & inscribed by the late John Le Carré to the title page. The set comprises: Volume 1: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (London: Hodder & Stoughton 1974). First UK Edition. Black boards in fine condition, clean end-papers with minuscule offsetting, very clean pages, smidgen of spotting to the fore-edge, top-stain lightly faded in part. Signed in blue biro by the author on the title page without dedication. The dustwrapper is very near fine, not price-clipped, has… Read More

London: Hodder and Stoughton,, 1974-77-80. Uncommon presentation set First editions, presentation copies, inscribed by le Carré to his friend Jerzy Pietrkiewicz and with Pietrkiewicz's library stamps. Pietrkiewicz was a Polish poet, novelist, and translator who emigrated to England during the Second World War, later becoming professor of Polish literature at King's College London. The second and third works are first impressions, while the first is a second impression. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For Jerzy with love, David, alias John lé Carre". The Honourable Schoolboy is signed on the title page and inscribed below the dedication: "and for Jerzy with affection & admiration, David". Smiley's People is signed on the copyright page and inscribed on the title "* for friendship / for jerzy with deep affection and gratitude* / from David 3 Feb 80. In the Hampstead Salon". It is unusual to encounter all three books inscribed to the same recipient. The trilogy saw… Read More