Tinker Tailor Soldier by John Le Carre, Signed (37 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st printing of the first American hardcover edition. LAID-IN is the late author's signature cut from the preliminary page of another book that was not in collector's condition. The slip of paper is 3 x 5 inches, and the author signed it with a blue ballpoint pen. Bound in full black cloth with gilt stamped titles, white endpapers and publisher's brown top-stain. The book is tight and sits squarely with sharp corners. Mild tanning to the exposed page edges. No markings by a previous owner or retailer. The jacket is bright, crisp, price intact (7.95) and includes 6/74 printed on the back flap. Wear to the heel of the jacket's spine. A soft, horizontal crease runs halfway along the bottom edge of the front panel with lifting of the surface laminate. There are several small abrasions in the surface of the front panel, along the fore-edge and one at the edge of the spine, that have penetrated the laminate. Unobtrusive stain along the extreme top edge of the back panel that is mostly apparent on the reverse side. Shelf wear to the surface of the front cover is visible when held to the light. Tanning to the edges of the white flaps. That said the jacket presents well in a mylar sleeve. Also available from this bookseller is a signed Canadian first printing of The Russia House. Canadian orders will be charged GST. Signed by Author(s).

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.

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.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket As Issued. Franklin Library Mystery Masterpiece Series. bound in deep blue-green leatherette with silver titles and decoration, three raised bands to the spine, all silver edges. Illustrations by Herbert Tauss. Fne except for some slight rubbing on front corner. SIGNED by John Le Carre on a photo-bookplate affixed on half-title page (signature only). (Bonus: Comes with a unsigned 1st Printing hardcover copy of Le Carre's novel "The Tailor of Panama"). NOTE: No international orders for this item. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A near fine copy with no inscriptions or signs of previous ownership. Covers are clean and completely unblemished. Top edge tint still bold in colour. No bumping or rubbing to corners. In a VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR to bookplate on half title page. "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John le Carré is a classic espionage novel set during the Cold War. The story follows George Smiley, a retired intelligence officer, as he is brought back to investigate a mole within the British Secret Service, known as the Circus. Smiley must navigate a treacherous world of double agents, deceit, and political intrigue, all while grappling with his own personal demons. With meticulous attention to detail and a cast of complex characters, le Carré weaves a suspenseful tale of espionage and betrayal, revealing the high stakes and moral dilemmas faced by those involved in the world of spies. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library mark on reverse of title page. Signed on the ex libris sticker.  Original black cloth boards with gilt illustration and lettering on the spine. Shelf wear and wear to the spine ends. 1cm closed tear on the upper spine end. Top edge is red. Appear to be replaced orange end papers. Ex Libris sticker on the half title page. "Stood Library" stamp and number on the verso of the title page. Brown stain on pages 154/5 affecting surrounding pages. The unclipped dust jacket with light chipping and loss to the spines and fold ends. Two internal tape repairs. Signed by Author(s).

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: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. First printing. SIGNED by the author upon a small plain bookplate pasted to the title page. Small light marks to the top edge of text block, else Near Fine in Very Good, price-clipped dustjacket, protected by an archival quality, removeable, transparent, inert jacket protector.Overseas buyers please read shipping terms and estimated transit times prior to ordering.' 'We are established reputable First Edition sellers and understand collectors needs in terms of accurate grading and proper packaging'. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First UK edition first impression in fine condition, There is a dedicated bookplate signed by le Carre loosely laid in, no markings, pages clean, binding firm, jacket in removable protective sleeve. Please see pics. Signed by Author(s).

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).

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.

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).

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).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Second Impression Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A near fine copy. Contents clean throughout and no foxing to edges. No inscriptions or signs of ownership. Covers have no bumping to corners. In a near fine price clipped dust jacket that has no toning or fading to spine. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR without dedication directly to title page. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd. Signed by Author(s).

Signed limited first edition of the author's seventh novel and what many consider to be his finest. Octavo, bound in original full leather, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front and rear panels, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by John le Carre. 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.".

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).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Individual volumes as follows: 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' (1974). First Edition (first printing). This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. 8vo. 349pp. Black boards lettered in gold at the spine with a small George Smiley decoration gold-stamped to the upper board. Edges lightly spotted and with a little blemishing to the publisher's top edge stain. A touch of spotting to the margins of three or four preliminary leaves, and just a trace of light toning to the free endpapers. A very good copy in non-price-clipped dust wrapper, lightly and creased at the edges with several tiny tears and slivers of loss, and with the publisher's laminate lifting a fraction in one area. 'The Honourable Schoolboy' (1977). A later state or more probably the export issue of the first edition, without the endpaper maps and with no price printed to the dust wrapper flap. This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. 8vo. viii, 532pp. Black boards lettered in gold at the spine. Edges, endpapers and one or two preliminary leaves spotted. Inked and subsequently struck-through date to the head of the front free endpaper. An almost very good copy in slightly faded and edgeworn dust wrapper, with some creasing to the flaps. 'Smiley's People' (1980). First Edition (first printing). This copy signed by the author by way of a title-specific bookplate pasted to the front free endpaper. 8vo. 327pp. Blue boards lettered in gold at the spine. Edges spotted, and with just a tiny trace of further spotting to the endpapers and half-title. Very good indeed in non-price-clipped dust wrapper, a little faded at the spine panel with a touch of very light wear to two or three extremities. A respectable set of Le Carré's celebrated trilogy of George Smiley / Karla novels; a little let down by the central volume being the export edition, and yet the whole considerably enhanced by the three endpaper mounted plates bearing Le Carré's signature. Signed by Author(s).

1st edition. Hardcover. Black boards in fine condition, clean endpapers with minuscule offsetting, very clean pages, smidgen of spotting to front block, topstain lightly faded in part. Signed by the author on the title page, much rarer than the tipped-in signature. The dustjacket is very near fine, not price-clipped, has slight paling to the spine, and looks very well. The first impression of Le Carre's first novel in the Karla Trilogy, in which George Smiley makes his fifth appearance as a 'master of the black arts of deceit' in British Intelligence. Scarce thus.

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).

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).

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).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with the words "First Printed 1974" and NO later date printed on the copyright page. This copy is SIGNED by John Le Carre on a tipped in page. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is rich in color with light wear to the edges. This First Issue dustjacket has the publisher's printed price present. The book s bound in the publisher's black cloth and is in great shape. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp with some discoloration to the page edges. There is NO marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).

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.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The Karla Trilogy Signed John le Carré Comprising Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy The Honourable Schoolboy & Smiley's People. First editions published by Hodder & Stoughton 1974, 1977 & 1980. Near fine or better copies with no inscriptions or signs of previous ownership. In like original dust jackets. Not price clipped. 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' retains its dark blue spine and the orange of 'Smiley's People' is unfaded. Signed by John le Carré to matching bookplates on half title pages. Original compliments slip still present with which the bookplates were signed and returned by David Cornwell. Further images available directly at Brought to Book. Signed by Author(s).

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).

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.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. John le Carré (illustrator). 1st Edition. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Signed by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1974. A fine copy that has no previous owner's name inscriptions or markings. Top edge tint still very much bold and contents free of any foxing or toning. Covers are unblemished and without bumping or rubbing to corners. In a remarkably well preserved mint dust jacket that has no creasing, tears, loss or fading. Not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR directly to title page without dedication. An excellent copy. "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" by John le Carré is a masterful espionage novel that delves into the intricate web of Cold War espionage within the British intelligence service, known as the Circus. When suspicions arise about a Soviet mole infiltrating the highest echelons of the organization, retired spymaster George Smiley is covertly brought back to uncover the traitor's identity. Le Carré's narrative is a labyrinth of intricate characters, betrayals, and moral dilemmas, set against the backdrop of political tension. With its cerebral exploration of loyalty, deception, and the human cost of espionage, "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" is a gripping tale of espionage that transcends the genre, earning its place as a classic in modern literature. Signed by Author(s).

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.".

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).

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.".