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A Perfect Spy John le Carré 1986 Knopf True First Edition HC/DJ
A Perfect Spy John le Carré 1986 Knopf True First Edition HC/DJ
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A Perfect Spy is widely regarded as John le Carré’s masterpiece — the novel he himself considered his finest and most personal work. Published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1986, it tells the story of Magnus Pym, a senior British intelligence officer who vanishes, triggering simultaneous searches by East and West.
Deeply autobiographical, drawing on le Carré’s own complex relationship with his con-man father, it transcends the spy genre entirely. Philip Roth called it one of the greatest novels in the English language. Le Carré died in December 2020, making his first editions increasingly sought after by collectors.
This Edition:
True First American Edition, First Printing — “First Edition” stated on copyright page. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986. ISBN 0-394-55141-9. Borzoi Books colophon present. Original striking red and yellow dust jacket with bold typographic design.
Condition:
Book Very Good to Near Fine — boards clean, binding tight. Dust jacket Very Good to Near Fine with no clipping to price ($17.95 front flap). A sharp, collectible copy of an important first edition.
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A Perfect Spy is widely regarded as John le Carré’s masterpiece — the novel he himself considered his finest and most personal work. Published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1986, it tells the story of Magnus Pym, a senior British intelligence officer who vanishes, triggering simultaneous searches by East and West.
Deeply autobiographical, drawing on le Carré’s own complex relationship with his con-man father, it transcends the spy genre entirely. Philip Roth called it one of the greatest novels in the English language. Le Carré died in December 2020, making his first editions increasingly sought after by collectors.
This Edition:
True First American Edition, First Printing — “First Edition” stated on copyright page. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1986. ISBN 0-394-55141-9. Borzoi Books colophon present. Original striking red and yellow dust jacket with bold typographic design.
Condition:
Book Very Good to Near Fine — boards clean, binding tight. Dust jacket Very Good to Near Fine with no clipping to price ($17.95 front flap). A sharp, collectible copy of an important first edition.
