The Secret Pilgrim
by John le Carré
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Caterham, Surrey, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London; 1990. 8v0. 335pp. Fist edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original dark blue cloth boards with title t the spine, the binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage save a little spotting and staining to the page rims (only visible when closed). There are neat ownership inscriptions to the ffep.
The book is housed in an equally smart, first issue, dust jacket. It is vibrant and bright and free from damage, save perhaps the slightest bumping to the spine ends.
In all, this is a lovely, smart and collectible example of this modern first by le Carré. It is a gripping espionage novel starring Smiley in a supporting role. The tale is narrated by Ned, a retired British spy, as he shares his experiences and insights into his career to a group of trainee spies. Through a series of compelling anecdotes, he provides a vivid and frank account of the often morally ambiguous nature of espionage, exploring the sacrifices, betrayals, and personal costs faced by those in the intelligence community. This novel entrances the reader with its story-telling genius, its character development is rich and the plot intricate, it is le Carré at his best. This beautiful example will sit perfectly in any collection.
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- Everlasting Editions (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1147
- Title
- The Secret Pilgrim
- Author
- John le Carré
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, first impression
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hodder and Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1990
- Pages
- 335pp.
- Size
- 8vo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
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- 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....
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
- Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.