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Published by Simon and Schuster, London; 2004. 8vo. 392pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original black cloth boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with no signs of damage or marking, save a touch of bumping to the spine. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or wear.
This beautiful book is housed in its original, first issue, dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition. Other than a hint of bumping to the spine ends, the jacket is vibrant and bright and in near perfect condition.
In all, this is a beautiful example of this modern firs by Lynda la Plante, in which Detective Anna Travis is faced with her first murder case. After stumbling on a vital piece of information, she realises they are, in fact, dealing with a serial killer.

Published by Odhams Press Limited, London; c.1930s. 348pp. 8vo. Condition: Near Fine.
Bound in original mottled brown boards with gold gilt title to the spine. The binding is tight and in excellent condition, free from blemishes or damage. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage or marks, save some minor toning and the occasional age spot.
This collection of essays was originally published in 1823. They were very popular throughout the nineteenth century, charming readers with their conversational and personal tone. Lamb himself is the Elia of the title, and his sister "Cousin Bridget". This is a lovely, smart example of the Odhams Press publication of this work and it would look very smart sat in any book collection. We currently have a range of 41 Odhams Press titles in stock, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would be interested in purchasing the complete set, we are always happy to work out a deal, and these books would look fabulous on a bookshelf together!

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London; 1999. 8vo. 336pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original cloth boards with title to the spine in gilt. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with just a touch of bumping to the spine ends and a small dent to the front boards. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from any damage or blemishes and appearing unread.
This beautiful book is housed in its original first issue dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with no marks or damage to speak of, save the slightest hint of bumping to the spine and corners.
Overall, this is a Fine example of this modern first by le Carré. This novel shows le Carré at the height of his dramatic and creative powers. It is a thrilling journey of the contemporary human heart, an extraordinary tale of love, deceit, family and the triumph of humanity. This is a lovely example of this modern first, which would be an ideal addition to any collection.

Published by Viking, London; 2021. 8vo. 215pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original green boards with title in white to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in beautifully smart condition, with no marks or wear to speak of. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and the book appears as new and unread.
This is a beautiful example of the final novel by acclaimed author le Carré. It is the mesmerising story of an encounter between innocence and experience and between public duty and private morals. John le Carré asks what you owe to your country when you no longer recognise it.

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London; 2004. 8vo. 383pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with just a hint of bumping to the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage, appearing practically unread.
This beautiful book is housed in its original dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, free from any marks or damage, save a hint of bumping to the spine ends.
In all, this is a very smart, collectible example of this modern first by le Carré. This novel is a fast-paced novel that spans 56 years. It is a theatrical masterpiece of tragi-comic writing, and a savage fable of our time, almost of our hours.

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London; 1980. First edition, fourth impression. Condition: Near Fine/Good+
Published the same year as the first impression, this smart book is bound in it's original blue cloth boards. The binding is tight and square and free from damage, with just one small mark to the bottom of the front board, and a touch of bumping to the spine ends and corners. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from wear or damage save a little speckling to the top edge.
The book is housed in it's original dust jacket. There is some wear to the edges, with chipping and loss, a few small marks to the rear panel and some sunning to the spine. In spite of this, it remains smart.
In all, this is a good example of this early impression of the first edition, which would sit well on any shelf.

Published by The Book Club Associates, London; 1983. 8vo. First Book Club Edition. Condition: Near Fine / Near Fine.
A smart example of this book club edition by Le Carré. Bound in original brown cloth with just gold gilt title to the spine and just a little bumping to the edges. The binding is tidy, free from marks and in lovely condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and show no sign of damage or ageing other than some toning and a little age spotting, particularly to the edges. The book is housed in it's original jacket, free from marks or blemishes and with just some minor bumping to the edges and foxing to the flaps.Overall, this is a very smart and collectible example of this book club edition by Le Carré.

Published by William Heinemann Ltd, London; 1965. 8vo. 246pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Near Fine/Near Fine.Bound in it's original black cloth binding with silver title to the spine, this book is in excellent condition, with just a hint of bumping to the base of the spine, although this really is negligible, and two small, faint marks to the rear. Inside, the book is in equally smart condition, clean and bright, with no marks or damage to speak of apart from a little spotting to the page rims. It is in remarkable condition for a book of this age.The book is housed in it's original dust jacket, which is bright and clean, but clipped. There is a touch of bumping to the edges and a small mark to the bottom of the front flap. There is also some fading to the spine. However, apart from these minor points, the jacket is in very smart condition, which is increasingly harder to find with this title, and it compliments the book beautifully.Overall, this is a very collectible example of this… Read More

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… Read More

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London; 1995. 8vo. 347pp. First edition, second impression. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original cloth boards, with title to the spine. The binding is tight and square and in almost perfect condition, with just a small knock to the top edge. Inside, the pages are clear and bright and free from blemishes or damage, with just a few small age spots.
The book is housed in its original, unclipped, dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with no marks or damage to speak of.
A very smart example of this novel of suspense. Gripping to the end and endlessly entertaining. It explains the complicated world of espionage against the backdrop of the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It tells the story of Tim Cranmer, who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of international politics, personal loyalties, and betrayal.

Published by Viking, London: 2010. 8vo. 306pp. First edition, fifth impression. Condition: Near Fine/Fine.
Bound in original cloth boards, the binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with just some bumping to the spine ends and a small knock to the front right edge. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage, and the book appears unread.
The book is housed in its original, unclipped, dust jacket, which is clean and bright and in excellent condition, with just some corresponding bumping to the spine and a couple of scratches to the rear.
In all, this is a very smart example of this novel by le Carré about a Russian money launderer looking to defect after his new superiors kill his close friend. It is a thrilling espionage novel that delves into the world of international intrigue. It centres around a young British couple, Perry and Gail, who are inadvertently swept up in a high-stakes game between Russian mafia and British intelligence. Drawn into a dangerous… Read More

Published by Viking, London; 2017. 8vo. 264pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original black cloth boards with title in silver to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, appearing unread, and with just a touch of bumping. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage.
The book is housed in its original dust jacket, in equally smart condition, in beautiful condition and with no marks or damage to speak of. It is housed in a non-adhesive archival cover to preserve its smart condition.
In all, this is an excellent example of this modern first edition by le Carré. It is a captivating espionage novel that seamlessly blends the past and present. It focusses on Peter Guillam, a former British Intelligence officer, who is drawn out of his retirement when a legal case reopens the old wounds of his Cold War days. As he reflects back to his role in Operation Windfall, the reader is whisked back to "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold".

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London; 2008. First edition, first impression. 340pp. 8vo. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original black cloth boards with title in silver to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, free from marks or damage. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or blemishes. The book is tightly bound and appears unread.
This lovely book is housed in its original dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with no signs of damage or marking.
In all, this is a beautiful example of this modern first edition by le Carre. It is in Fine condition with no points to speak of. Adapted into a film in 2014, this book tells the tale of a young Chechen ex-prisoner, smuggled into Germany in the dead of night, destitute and half-starved but with a claim to a fortune held in a private bank. Poignant, compassionate, peopled with characters the reader never wants to let go, 'A Most Wanted Man' is a work of deep humanity, and uncommon relevance… Read More

Published by Viking, London; 2019. 8vo. First edition, first impression. 281pp. Condition: Fine/Fine
Bound in original black cloth boards with title to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in excellent condition, with no damage or marks to speak of. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from blemishes or wear. The book is tightly bound and appears unread.
This lovely book is housed in its original dust jacket, which is in equally smart condition, with no signs of damage or marking.
In all, this is a beautiful example of this modern first edition by one of the most prolific authors of the twentieth century. Agent Running in the Field is a chilling portrait of our time, now heart-breaking, now darkly humorous, told to us with unflagging tension by the greatest chronicler of our age.

Published by André Deutsch Ltd, London; 1991. First Edition. Fine/Very Good+This is the first edition of this modern novel by author Hugh Leonard. It tells of 'one of the greatest and most improbable of love stories' which causes a number of lies and deceits. This is a fast moving tale, with intrigue, wit and emotion combining to tell a moving love story. Bound in it's original red boards with gilt lettering to the spine, there are no flaws to speak of other than a slight creasing to the spine. Inside, apart from a slight bump to the pastedowna dn a mark to the ffep, the pages are clean and bright and free from damage. In all this is an excellent example of this book.The dust jacket is in Very Good+ condition. There is some slight bumping to the corners adn some creasing to the panels. Otherwise, it is in very smart condition and compliments the books very well.In all, this is a smart and tidy modern first edition that would sit well on any shelf.

Published by Frederick Ungar Publishing Company, New York; 1985. 8vo. 228pp. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Very Good+
Bound in original red cloth boards with title in black to the spine. The binding is square and tight and in clean, smart condition, with just a hint of bumping to the edges. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from any signs of damage or wear.
This smart book is housed in its original first issue dust jacket, which is vibrant and bright and in lovely condition. There is a little shelf wear to the edges and rubbing to the front panel. The jacket is housed in a plastic protective sleeve, which has a small hole to the rear, although this has not affected the jacket at all.
In all, this is a very smart example of this biography by Lewis on one of the greatest modern authors of the twentieth century. This work was the first full-length study of le Carré's work. It aims to give him the literary, rather than journalistic recognition he deserves. Peter Lewis is… Read More

Published by Viking, London; 2005. First edition, first impression. 248pp. 8vo. Condition: Fine/Fine **Signed by author to title page**
Bound in original dark red cloth boards with gilt title to the spine. The binding is square and tight and free from any damage or marks. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and in very smart condition. There is just a little staining to the rims of the pages. The book is signed by the author to the title page. It reads: "to Allen and Beryl all best wishes, Pen [Penelope] Lively".
This highly original form of fictional autobiography examines alternate destinies, choices and the moments in our lives where we could have chosen a different path. The author takes moments from her own life and asks 'what if'? What if her family hadn't escaped Egypt in 1942, what if she had become pregnant when she was 18 what if she had married someone else, what is she had become an archaeologist...where would life have taken her, how different would her life have been?

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Wilmot Lunt. 456pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this novel by Lord Lytton. Originally published in 1829, this novel was part of Lytton's four-part series, the 'Pelham Novels'. It is set in the late 17th Century and tells the story of a love affair between Devereux and the beautiful Lady Henrietta Temple. Lytton brings the tale to life beautifully with his vivid descriptions of both the characters and the period in which the novel was set.