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Published by Penguin Books, [2011]., New York, 2011
Seller: BUCKINGHAM BOOKS, ABAA, ILAB, IOBA, GREENCASTLE, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition. Movie tie-in edition. Signed by John le Carre on the title page. The movie tie-in edition with color photograph of Gary Oldman on the front cover with information regarding the film on the rear cover. Trade size paperback. First book in the trilogy in which George Smiley tries to find a Soviet "mole" hidden in the British Intelligence group. As new, unread copy.
Published by Knopf, NY, 1973
Seller: Michael J. Toth, Bookseller, ABAA, Springtown, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good ++ - Price Clipped. First U.S. Edition. Bound in full black cloth, stamped in gold in gold dust jacket. The dust jacket is price-clipped. One of the author's best novels and basis for both the the 1979 BBC miniseries that starred Alec Guinness and the 2011 movie with Gary Oldman as George Smiley. A light bit of darkening to extremes, but an unusually tight, clean copy. 355 pp. Laid in is a First Day Cover signed by Le Carre' in 1983. Author Signed First Day Cover.
Published by The Easton Press, Norwalk, CT, 2015
Seller: Rain Dog Books, Bloomington, IL, U.S.A.
Signed
Leather. Condition: Fine. 8vo. Signed by the author. Bound in full leather with raised bands, gilt tooling to spines and covers, and satin end papers. With collectors notes. . We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionaly packaged and shipped promptly. H12.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Second Impression Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A near fine copy with no signs of previous ownership or marking. Contents and edges free of foxing and unblemished throughout. Covers are bright and without bumping to corners. In a near VG dust jacket. Not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to title page without dedication. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Easton Press, Norwalk, CT:, 1991
Seller: Brainerd Phillipson Rare Books, Holliston, MA, U.S.A.
Association Member: SNEAB
First Edition Signed
Handsomely bound in shining dark brown full leather with raised bands, bright gilt tooling on the front and rear boards and along the spine. With moire silk end papers. All edges gilded; with a gold ribbon marker as well. Laid in is the printed and signed Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity Dated 16 July 2015. With "A Note About Tinker." Laid in as well. A fine copy of this signed classic of espionage. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 1974 spy novel by British-Irish author John le Carré. It follows the endeavours of taciturn, aging spymaster George Smiley to uncover a Soviet mole in the British Secret Intelligence Service. The novel has received critical acclaim for its complex social commentary and, at the time, relevance, following the defection of Kim Philby. It has been adapted into both a television series and a film, and remains a staple of the spy fiction genre.[2][3]Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was followed by The Honourable Schoolboy in 1977 and Smiley's People in 1979. The three novels together make up the "Karla Trilogy", named after Smiley's long-time opponent Karla, the head of Soviet foreign intelligence and the trilogy's overarching antagonist.In 2022, the novel was included on the "Big Jubilee Read" list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors, selected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II. (Wikipedia) First Easton Press edition, thus, with a new intro by John Le Carré.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974
Seller: Turn The Page Books, Newcastle, United Kingdom
Book Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. John le Carré ,Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Signed by John le Carré, postcard will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage Extra postage will be needed for overseas orders if the weight exceeds one kilo book is signed without dedication unless stated otherwise. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book. Signed by Author.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. FIRST. A FINE FIRST EDITION IN NEAR FINE DJ. SIGNED ON BOOKPLATE. PRICE ON DJ NOT PRICE CLIPPED. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 2015
Seller: Good Books In The Woods, Spring, TX, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. SIGNED by John Le Carre. Comes with Easton's signed Certificate of Authenticity and Easton's "a note about" card. I bought this signed Easton Press book and many others from a wealthy Easton Press subscriber. I've been buying books from him for years and his books are always unread and As New. Bound in full brown leather with real gold decorations. Luxury features include gilded page edges, acid neutral paper that is sewn (not glued) into the binding, raised bands on the spine, moire endpapers, and a sewn-in leather bookmark. Ships same or next business day very well protected in a box. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 381 pages; Signed by Author.
Published by The Easton Press, [2015]., Norwalk, CT:, 2015
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Signed
8vo. xvi, 381, [3] pp. Full brown calf, gilt decorated covers, raised bands on spine, gilt lettering on spine, silk moire endpapers, a.e.g. (light rubbing to gilt front & back covers, possibly binder's error), still a NF copy, signed on limitation page by the author, w/ Easton Press printed blurb in red & black, and COA w/ printed signatures of witness, Le Carre, and Jeffrey Kornblum, publisher, dated July 16, 2015, from the library of Robert A. Taylor, w/ bookplate on front pastedown. First Easton Press Signed Collector's Edition of Le Carre's (1931-2020) 7th espionage/mystery thriller, set against the backdrop of spymaster George Smiley uncovering a mole within British Intelligence. Considered "the premier spy novelist of his time," this thriller was first adapted into a 1979 BBC miniseries featuring Alec Guinness, and later the Oscar-nominated film starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 2001
ISBN 10: 0340733748ISBN 13: 9780340733745
Seller: Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First impression of this Hodder hardback edition from 2001 in as new condition (not the true 1st), flat signed by Le Carre to title page. No markings, the book is as new and unread, please see pics. Jacket in removable protective sleeve. Any questions please get in touch. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1974
ISBN 10: 0394492196ISBN 13: 9780394492193
Seller: Books Plus, LLC, Lexington, SC, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hard Cover. Condition: BOOK VERY GOOD+. Dust Jacket Condition: JACKET VERY GOOD+. 1st Edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on a special, decorative bookplate. A VERY CLEAN, NICE COPY WITH A BRIGHT, ATTRACTIVE DUSTJACKET IN NEW, GLOSSY BRODART. NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKINGS. Decorative, blank bookplate on front pastedown. NOT A REMAINDER. FIRST PRINTING. NOT PRICE CLIPPED. 355 pages. (note: image next to listing may be a stock image not representative of Hodder dustjacket.) COLLECTIBLE COPY. Signed by Author.
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Published by HODDER AND STOUGHTON
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. FIRST. ALL THREE VOLUMES ARE VERY GOOD FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTINGS WITH TIPPED IN SIGNATURE IN VOLUME ONE. LAID IN SIGNATURE. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Penguin Books, 2011
ISBN 10: 014312093XISBN 13: 9780143120933
Seller: Quetzalcoatl, Van Nuys, CA, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Special Edition. Signed copy of John Le Carré, Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy, reedited on the same year the film based on the book was released. Mint condition. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1974
ISBN 10: 0340188790ISBN 13: 9780340188798
Seller: Foley & Sons Fine Editions, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The famous Karla/George Smiley Trilogy by John Le Carre. TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY - 1st UK printing, 1974. A Fine/Fine book with light foxing to the fore-edges, else a beautiful clean unmarked book. Top edge stained plumb as issued. In a price clipped jacket which shows remarkably well and preserved in an archival jacket protector. A genuine signed bookplate is affixed to the front endpaper. THE HONOROUABLE SCHOOLBOY - 1st UK printing, 1977. A Fine book, in a Near Fine price clipped jacket which shows light wear along the extremities, a small closed tear, else Near Fine. SMILEY'S PEOPLE - 1st UK Edition, 1979. A Fine unmarked book. In the complete Dust Jacket with original price intact. The jacket is beautifully preserved with only a touch of wear to the edges and a discreet 6 mm closed tear to the bottom edge near the spine. A very attractive autographed set of the 20th Century's best Cold War spy novels. This three volume set will require extra shipping. Email for quote. Robust shipping. Signed by Author(s).
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Published by Hodder & Stoughton London, 1974
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing SIGNED by John Le Carre on a laid in signature. An attractive dustjacket that has some fading to the spine. The book is bound in the publisher's black cloth and is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy in collector's condition. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Knopf, NY, 1974
Seller: Tulsa Books, Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First US edition, near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Endpapers are just slightly darkened; gilt lettering on spine is slightly rubbed at edges. The jacket has minor edgewear. The first volume in the three book series featuring George Smiley and his Russian counterpart, Karla. $7.95 price on jacket flap; no names or other marking in or on book, with the exception of the author's signature on the half title page. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London UK, 1974
Seller: Rare And Antique Books PBFA, Exeter, DEVON, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition first edition of The Karla Trilogy comprising, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Honourable Schoolboy and Smileys People, all with tipped in signatures of the author. All with original boards, dust jackets and only minimal rubbing to spine ends and corners. Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor has light fading of the spine of dust jacket. The Honorable Schoolboy has small internal tape repairs to two nicks on upper edge. All 8vo. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A VG+ copy. No previous owner's marks or inscriptions and contents unblemished throughout. No foxing to edges. Covers without marks or toning. Very small bump to bottom right hand corner of front cover (see image). In a VG+ price clipped dust jacket with no creasing, tears or loss and none of the usual fading to spine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR without dedication directly to title page. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1974
Seller: MDS BOOKS, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First UK Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Fine book in a fine unclipped dust jacket. The book is not signed by the author. Includes a loose first page from the novel, annotated and signed by the author in his hand "John Le Carre burnt the first version of this novel. This was the beginning of the new beginning.John Le Carre". Le Carre offered an explanation for the writing of this novel in a 2011 introduction to a later edition of the novel as he originally began to compose the story without flashbacks. Frustrated with the attempt, Le Carre burnt the first version of the manuscript and reworked, with flashbacks, and published in 1974 the final version. Signed by Author(s).
Published by London. Hodder & Stoughton, 1974
Book First Edition Signed
First edition, flat signed by the author on the title-page; 8vo ; Heywood Hill card loosely inserted; publisher's blue boards, device to upper board and titles to spine gilt, illustrated dust-jacket, slight rubbing to extremities, fading to spine and slightly along top edge of upper panel, small closed tear to head of rear panel, otherwise a very good copy, not price-clipped and internally fine. British spymaster George Smiley squares off against his Soviet nemesis, known only as Karla.
Published by London Hodder and Stoughton 1974, 1974
Seller: John Atkinson Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
A first edition, first printing published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1974. A fine book with one neat name to the half-title - SIGNED without dedication to the title page by Le Carre. In a fine neatly clipped wrapper WITHOUT fading to the spine. One touch of rubbing to the top of the spine - certainly the best example we have ever handled.
Published by London Hodder and Stoughton 1974, 1974
Seller: John Atkinson Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Three separate books, all first editions, first printings. Tinker Tailor, Soldier Spy published in 1974; The Honourable Schoolboy published in 1977; Smiley's People published 1980. All books are very good/near fine. Tinker Tailor - SIGNED via bookplate to the half-title by John le Carre; arguably the author's masterpiece. A near fine book without inscriptions, firm and square binding in clean black boards; a little rubbing to the edges and gently pushed to the spine tips; the publisher's topstain is faded. The near fine unclipped dustwrapper (£2.95 net stated) is bright and vibrant with some fading to the spine; some rubbing to the spine tips and corners and a small nick to the bottom edge. The Honourable Schoolboy - a near fine book SIGNED via bookplate on the half-title by the Author. In a very good edgeworn clipped dust wrapper with wear and a little chipping to the extremities. Smiley's People - a near fine book SIGNED without dedication on a bookplate to the half-title. All now protected in Brodart wrappers. The first volume was the basis for the 1970s series starring Sir Alec Guinness and latterly the excellent motion picture featuring Gary Oldman.
Published by London Hodder and Stoughton 1974, 1974
Seller: John Atkinson Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
An uncorrected proof of Le Carre's masterpiece, published in 1974 by Hodder and Stoughton. With the rare proof dust wrapper. The book is without inscriptions with some rubbing and a little browning in place to the spine. SIGNED to a bookplate affixed to the title page, 'John Le Carre, aka David Cornwall'. The rare proof dust wrapper has wear to the corners and edges and a little sunning to the spine. Exceptionally scarce.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, UK, 1974
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A near fine copy. No inscriptions or signs of ownership. Top edge tint still bold and bright, no bumping to corners or edges. In a near fine dust jacket that has no fading at all to spine. Not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to half title page without dedication. "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John le Carré is a gripping espionage novel set during the Cold War. The story follows George Smiley, a retired British intelligence officer, who is brought back into the world of espionage to uncover a Soviet mole within the highest ranks of the British Secret Service, known as the Circus. Smiley must navigate a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden identities as he delves into the past and present activities of his former colleagues. With meticulous detail and psychological depth, Le Carré crafts a thrilling tale of intrigue, loyalty, and the cost of espionage in a world where trust is a luxury. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1974
Seller: Neverland Books, Waalre, Netherlands
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John Le Carre. 1974 first UK edition first printing, double-signed by the author "John Le Carré alias David Cornwell - or the other way around!" on title, original boards, dust-jacket, light creasing to head, small patch of laminate lifting at upper joint, faint rubbing to upper and lower edge, but a near-fine example generally. Rare double-signed and in such good condition without the usual fading to spine. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 1974 spy novel by British-Irish author John le Carré. It follows the endeavours of taciturn, aging spymaster George Smiley to uncover a Soviet mole in the British Secret Intelligence Service. The novel has received critical acclaim for its complex social commentary and, at the time, relevance, following the defection of Kim Philby. It has been adapted into both a television series and a film, and remains a staple of the spy fiction genre.[2][3] Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was followed by The Honourable Schoolboy in 1977 and Smiley's People in 1979. The three novels together make up the "Karla Trilogy", named after Smiley's long-time opponent Karla, the head of Soviet foreign intelligence and the trilogy's overarching antagonist. In 2022, the novel was included on the "Big Jubilee Read" list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors, selected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton 1974-1979, London, 1974
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
First editions of each title in the author's acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth, 3 volumes. Each volume is signed by John le Carre on a bookplate to the title page. Each is near fine in near fine dust jackets. An exceptional set, uncommon in this condition and signed. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder & Stoughton 1974-1979, London, 1974
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
First editions of each title in the author's acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, original cloth, 3 volumes. Each volume is signed by John le Carre on a bookplate attached to the title page and actor Alec Guiness, who played George Smiley in the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy series. He has signed on a slip of paper attached opposite to the title page. Each is near fine in near fine dust jackets. An exceptional set, uncommon in this condition and signed. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder & Stoughton 1974-1979, London, 1974
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Signed
First editions of each title in the author's acclaimed Karla Trilogy. Octavo, 3 volumes, bound in full morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, inner dentelles, all edges gilt. Each volume is signed by John le Carre on a bookplate, with two signed "John le Carre aka David Cornwell." Each are in fine condition. Each volume is housed in a custom slipcase. An exceptional set, uncommon signed. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".
Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1974
Seller: Ashton Rare Books ABA : PBFA : ILAB, Market Harborough, United Kingdom
Book First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A set of the 'Karla' Trilogy : 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', 'The Honourable Schoolboy' And 'Smiley's People'. All three titles are the First UK printings published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1974, 1977 and 1979 respectively. All three titles have been signed (without dedication) by the author to the title page. All three titles were signed at the same private signing event in 2019. Further details regarding this event can be supplied for provenance. Vol. 1) 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' : The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Light pushing at the spine ends. The gilt titling remains bright. Light toning and spotting to the text-block. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ condition. It bears the correct price of '£2.95' to the lower front flap. Light edge wear with the usual fading of colouring to the spine. A very tiny light watermark to the lower rear corner, which is barely discernible. Vol.2) 'The Honourable Schoolboy' : The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Blue map end-papers. Light pushing at the spine ends with a little fading at the extreme edges. The gilt titling remains bright. Some light toning and spotting to the text-block. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition. It bears the correct price of '£4.95' to the lower front flap. Only very light edge wear with a small closed tear to the lower front edge. Vol.3) 'Smiley's People' :The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Only very slight pushing at the spine ends. The gilt titling remains bright. Free from inscriptions. The WRAPPER is complete and is in near Fine condition. It bears the correct price of '£5.95' to the lower front flap. Only a hint of edge wear with light toning to the rear upper edge. A light vertical crease to the front flap but barely discernible. No fading of the orange colouring to the design on the spine. All three wrappers are protected in removable Brodart archival covers. A very scarce set of the author's landmark trilogy with such attributes and full provenance provided. Collectible. More images available on request. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1974
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First British edition of the author's seventh novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by author on the title page, "with best wishes John le Carre" and by the author's father, "and much love from his father Ronnie July 1974." Ronald Cornwell was the father of le Carre and was a known associate of the Kray twins. The family was continually in debt. The fatherâ "son relationship has been described as "difficult". Rick Pym, a scheming con man and the father of A Perfect Spy protagonist Magnus Pym, was based on Ronnie. When his father died in 1975, Cornwell paid for a memorial funeral service but did not attend, a plot point repeated in A Perfect Spy. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed by both son and father, this is the first example we have seen. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy garnered instant praise for Le Carre as "[t]he premier spy novelist of his time. Perhaps of all time" (Time). "Le Carre is simply the world's greatest fictional spymaster" (Newsweek). Le Carre s inspiration drew from his experience of the revealing of the Cambridge Five traitors in the 1950s and 60s (Anthony, 2009), and the novel s popularity can be seen in relation to those shocking events. In 2011, the novel was adapted into a successful film, starring Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, and it received three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Actor. This successful production is but one of Le Carre s numerous accolades in espionage fiction. He was awarded both the Helmerich Award and the Goethe Medal, and, in 2008, The Times ranked Le Carré 22nd on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945.".