Lot 213
Le Carré (John) The Le Carré Omnibus, uncorrected proof copy, signed presentation inscription from the author, 1964.
Hammer Price: £1,100
Description
Le Carré (John) The Le Carré Omnibus, uncorrected proof copy, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Eddy, with fraternal affection - David aka John Le Carré" along with ink "Uncorrected" stamp to title, light browning to half-title and final page, splitting to upper hinge, original printed wrappers, ink stamp "Uncorrected" and numbering in biro to upper cover, light marking and staining, spine creased, chipping and splitting to upper joint, 8vo, 1964.
⁂ Rare, we can trace no other example of this proof at auction, especially unusual with such a charming and personal inscription.
Le Carré's first two novels, Call for the Dead and Murder of Quality released together by Gollancz to capitalise on the success of Spy Who Came in From the Cold.
Description
Le Carré (John) The Le Carré Omnibus, uncorrected proof copy, signed presentation inscription from the author "For Eddy, with fraternal affection - David aka John Le Carré" along with ink "Uncorrected" stamp to title, light browning to half-title and final page, splitting to upper hinge, original printed wrappers, ink stamp "Uncorrected" and numbering in biro to upper cover, light marking and staining, spine creased, chipping and splitting to upper joint, 8vo, 1964.
⁂ Rare, we can trace no other example of this proof at auction, especially unusual with such a charming and personal inscription.
Le Carré's first two novels, Call for the Dead and Murder of Quality released together by Gollancz to capitalise on the success of Spy Who Came in From the Cold.