An incredible set in generally very good+ condition. This set includes the 22 novels written by Le Carre, an early pre-first edition rarity of Single & Single and also The Pigeon Tunnel (his memoir). I have maxed out on photos, but have tried to be as detailed as I can. More info below:
- Silverview (2021, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling Ex+
- Agent Running In The Field (2019, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling NM
- A Legacy Of Spies (2017, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling/marking Ex
- The Pigeon Tunnel (2016, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling Ex+
- A Delicate Truth (2013, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling. Well protected with protective sleeve NM
- Our Kind Of Traitor (2010, 1st/3rd). Hard back very good+; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling Ex
- A Most Wanted Man (2008, 1st/2nd). Hard back good+ (some bumps to spine and generally appears more well read than other more recent volumes); dust cover unclipped with small tear to back, some light fade to spine and dog eared edges VG (that said, this is definitely the easiest of the JLC books to pick up in first edition, so shouldn't be too hard to get a better version -- annoyingly I've given a few away to charity in the oast 🤦♂️)
- The Mission Song (2006, 1st). Hard back excellent with very minor personalization to front end plate (pencil marked "D"); dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling. Well protected with protective sleeve Ex+
- Absolute Friends (2004, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling, but spine has noticeable fade VG+
- The Constant Gardener (2001, 1st/3rd). Signed by Le Carre to title page; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling, but some small pen marks to front. Well protected with protective sleeve VG+
- Single & Single (1999, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond minor handling to edges and bottom of spine (some bumping and fractional tears/folds) VG
- Single & Single (1999, 1st pre-publication alternative version). Hard back excellent with small stain to front of pages to exterior (can be seen in photo 1);dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond minor handling and slight fade to spine Ex
- The Tailor Of Panama (1996, 1st). Hard back excellent with very minor foxing to top of pages to exterior, some minor personalisation in form of a stuck in photocopied good book guide signature of Le Carre to title page and "1st edition" book seller pencil handwritten note to front end plate; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond minor handling and bumping to edges and a small tear to bottom left front (near spine) VG
- Our Game (1995, 1st/2nd). Hard back excellent with very minor foxing to top of pages to exterior and pencil handwritten bookseller note re. 2nd pressing; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling NM
- The Night Manager (1993, 1st). Hard back VG+ with a small mark (ink?) to front end board and stuck in photocopied good book guide signature of Le Carre which has left some marking to title page. Pencil handwritten bookseller note re. "1st edition"; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling and slight fade to spine Ex
- The Secret Pilgrim (1991, 1st). Hard back excellent; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling. Well protected by protective sleeve NM
- The Russia House (1989, 1st). Hard back VG with some ever so slight misalignment of back board and small indent to top of spine and discolouration of pages; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling Ex+
- A Perfect Spy (1986, 1st). Hard back excellent with only slight "fold" to middle of spine; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling and very minor discolouration to inserts Ex+
- The Little Drummer Girl (1983, 1st). Hard cover is very good with some weakening to spine on first couple of pages (needs careful handling to remain intact), with slight convex misshape to back of hard back exterior; dust cover unclipped with damage to front right (2 inch tear), and some folds (mainly affecting spine which is also faded) G+
- Smiley's People (1980 1st/4th). Hard back excellent with small handwritten bookseller price to front end page; dust cover clipped and only minor damage in form of very small tear to bottom of spine and slight dog-earedness to corners and tops + discolouration to spine. Otherwise only minor handling and a very good example of a book which is scarcely in better condition VG+
- The Honourable Schoolboy (1977, 1st/2nd). Hard back excellent with small, neat ownership mark in pen to front end paper. There is a slight fold mark down middle of spine, but otherwise no condition issues of note; dust cover is unclipped but has numerous damage such as tears (at least half a dozen carrying from minor to 1-2 inches in length. In most part these have been repaired, but some missing parts). Otherwise, no discolouration of note G-
- Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (1974, 1st!). Hard back excellent with small fold through middle of spine -- much the same as previous remarks for other titles, and a symptom of being well read. Some personalisation in form of same photocopied signature as mentioned above and pencil bookseller note confirming "1st edition". dust cover unclipped, but with similar (albeit lesser) damage to Honourable Schoolboy and has been protected with a good protective sleeve; some slight discolouration to spine G
- The Naïve & Sentimental Lover (1971, 1st). Hard back excellent except for some markings (remnants of price stickers/similar to front end page); dust cover clipped and no damage beyond very minor handling and discolouration to spine.
- The Spy Who Came In From The Cold/Call For The Dead/A Murder For Quality/The Looking-Glass War/A Small Town In Germany (1979, 1st edition omnibus edition). Hard back excellent with signed end plate on stuck in St Andrew's School (Le Carre attended this school, so presumably from a visit/signing to the school -- a very nice and rare thing) insert; dust cover unclipped and no damage beyond very minor handling and a couple of tiny tears EX+
***Note: I have removed previous protective sleeves from Smiley's/Honourable /Naïve as they were all of the same poor quality and were ill fitting and could cause issues*** you'll note that the photos included the protective sleeves, so just flagging ahead of any potential confusion***