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John Le Carre. Call For the Dead (inscribed by author). Victor Gollancz, 1961.
Price: US$4000.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: "Call for the Dead" by John Le Carre. Victor Gollancz, London. 1961 first UK edition, second impression, signed presentation inscription from the author "good luck with your new novel!" to title. Book in very good condition with minor rubbing to boards, in original dust wrapper with minor creasing to head,marginal toning and ink inscriptions to panels, two small knicks, overall in bright and excellent condition.
Seller: Neverland Books, waalre, Netherlands
LE CARRE JOHN. Call for the Dead. Gollancz, London, 1961.
Price: US$6450.72 + shipping
Description: First UK Edition. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Superbly rebound by the world-renowned Bayntun-Riviere of Bath. Sumptuously re-bound in full red morocco with all edges gilt, 5 raised bands (lined in gold) to the spine with title blocked in gold in panel 2 and author's name blocked in gold in panel 3, black, red and gold marbled end-papers and single-line gilt border to both the front and back boards. John Le Carre's autograph blocked in gold to the front board. Becoming very scarce indeed. Inscribed by the Author in 1997 to the title page: "For William,/ with all good things/ John Le Carre/ Cornwall/ 14 Jan '97". Further details as to the provenance can be supplied. It would grace any collection of modern first editions. Photographs/scans available upon request.
Seller: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA., LEICESTER, United Kingdom
le Carre, John. Call For The Dead.. Victor Gollancz, London, 1961.
Price: US$22500.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of the author's first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, original red cloth. Signed by John le Carre on the title page. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket with light expert restoration. With a signed letter from le Carre's secretary stating that he will sign this first edition. A sharp example, uncommon signed. Call for The Dead introduces George Smiley, probably the greatest figure in all of spy fiction. The New York Times praised the novel as "[a] subtle and acute story of counter-espionage marked by restraint, indirection, and intelligence." The book was adapted into a film entitled The Deadly Affair directed by Sidney Lumet starring James Mason as Smiley. The film received five BAFTA Awards nominations, including Best British Film and Best British Actor.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Le Carre, John. Call For The Dead.. Victor Gollancz, London, 1961.
Price: US$32500.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of the author's first book, which introduced the world to the recurring protagonist, George Smiley. Octavo, original red cloth. Signed by the author on the title page in a contemporary hand, "John le Carre David Cornwell." Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Housed in a custom clamshell box. An exceptional example, most rare and desirable using his real name and his pen name. Call for The Dead introduces George Smiley, probably the greatest figure in all of spy fiction. The New York Times praised the novel as "[a] subtle and acute story of counter-espionage marked by restraint, indirection, and intelligence." The book was adapted into a film entitled The Deadly Affair directed by Sidney Lumet starring James Mason as Smiley. The film received five BAFTA Awards nominations, including Best British Film and Best British Actor.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.