John Le Carre — Call for the Dead
London, Victor Gollancz, 1961. First edition. Cloth. The first edition, second impression, of John Le Carre's first novel. Double signed by the author to a bookplate to the front pastedown. The first edition, second impression of John Le Carre's first novel. 'Call for the Dead' introduces George Smiley, Le Carre's famous recurring character. This novel concerns East German spies inside Great Britain.  Double signed by the author to a bookplate adhered to the title page. With a facsimile dustwrapper.A very smart, early impression of John Le Carre's first novel. In the publisher's original cloth binding. With a facsimile dustwrapper. Externally, in an excellent condition. Minor shelfwear to the head and tail of spine. Signed bookplate to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Occasional light spots to pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .
