New York: Coward McCann, 1964. First American edition. A Fine copy of the book in a very nearly Fine dust jacket. Dust jacket with some fading to the spine, otherwise in excellent condition.

Le Carre’s Cold War era spy novel plays with the gray area between the principles of democracy and the espionage efforts used to defend them. As Alec Leamas infiltrates the British Communist Party and moves closer to the inner circles of East Berlin, his own methods increasingly correspond with those of his enemies. Ultimately The Spy Who Came in from the Cold reveals that covert operations have disastrous results for the individuals and societies involved. On Time Magazine’s All Time Top 100 Novels. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. (Item #4708)

Price: $750