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The Naive and Sentimental Lover

The Naive and Sentimental Lover

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The Naive and Sentimental Lover

by Le Carre, John

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  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Near Fine/Very Good-
ISBN 10
0394473361
ISBN 13
9780394473369
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NYC: Knopf, 1972. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good-. Excuse the long-winded entry but based on looking at numerous descriptions of first editions of this item some clarification is in order. The dates are given variously as 1971 and 1972, 1971 is the date given on the copyright page (original UK cright I presume) 1972 on title page Publisher is given as Knopf in some places, Random (Maryland?) in others. Book is published by Knopf, DISTRIBUTED by RH.NY, why some listings give a Maryland location for RH is not clear to me. Book is stated as First American Edition, 455 numbered pages, Red topstain, Deckle (uneven cut) fore-edge. Yellow cloth with gilt stamping. . . A stated first edition Book Club was also done (unpriced jkt., square debossing mark next to Borzoi logo, false first no value) our book has jacket priced at $7.95, price did not change on later editions/printings. My source for the above information was Lee's "20th Century 1st Edition Guide" and Mandeville, this copy matches their entries perfectly. The book's front cover has a (barely visible) mild full length light stripe, am certain is as made, bound with cloth with this character. Gilt excellent. Jacket front flap has some creasing, some edgewear, no long tears. No marking, not x library. *We feel that books offered for internet sale should be described thoroughly and accurately. We assure the buyer that books listed by Brass Dolphin are so described, using the strict, traditional standards.*

Synopsis

The Naïve and Sentimental Lover is John le Carré's first novel to avoid the subject of espionage. The novel has autobiographical elements, as it is based on the author's relationship with James and Susan Kennaway following the breakdown of le Carré's first marriage.

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Seller's Inventory #
007491
Title
The Naive and Sentimental Lover
Author
Le Carre, John
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition
Very Good-
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
ISBN 10
0394473361
ISBN 13
9780394473369
Publisher
Knopf
Place of Publication
NYC
Date Published
1972
Keywords
DAVID CORNWELL
Bookseller catalogs
Modern Firsts;

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