The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
John le Carre · First print
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,288
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,288 | $4,186 | $4,186 |
| Very good | $1,095 | $3,558 | $3,558 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.
✓ Title page: "London: Victor Gollancz Ltd", 1963.
✓ Jacket: red with a black frame, title in white capitals; a cream panel with the quote This is, in our view, a novel of the first order… (no quotation marks), followed by J. B. Priestley: "Superbly constructed, with an atmosphere of chilly hell."
✓ Spine: the VG / GOLLANCZ logo at the foot.
✓ Price: 18s (18/-) on the front flap.
✗ Later impressions state it on the copyright page ("Second impression", …). Library rebinds have no jacket.
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