The Russia House

le Carré, John

Published by London Limited Editions, London, 1989

About this Item

Octavo, 344pp. Title in gilt on green cloth spine. Blue marbled paper boards with gilt trim. Solid text block, a fine example. In the publisher's wax paper dust jacket, a few short closed tears to top edge, otherwise fine. One of 250 specially bound copies, this being number 220. Signed by the author on the title page. David Cornwell (1931-2020) was a British author who wrote under the pen name of John le Carré. In 1961, while working for British intelligence, le Carré published his first novel, Call for the Dead. With his third novel, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1963), le Carré became an international best-selling author, and he soon began writing full-time. Many of le Carré's works are spy novels set during the Cold War. Several were made into movies. In 2008, The Times of London included John le Carré on its list of "50 greatest British writers since 1945.". Seller Inventory # 15700

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Russia House

Publisher: London Limited Editions, London

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Signed limited edition of The Russia House by John le Carré, published by London Limited Editions in 1989.

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: near fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: Limited Edition.