The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz, 1963. — LE CARRÉ, JOHN.

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Sale: Bonhams — The David Lloyd Collection of Modern Literature, Part II, Online, Los Angeles · 1 August 2022
Record ID: TB-2026-519524
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Le Carre, John. 1931-2020., The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz, 1963. Bonhams, 1 Aug 2022, lot 200. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-519524.

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Le Carre, John. 1931-2020., The Spy Who Came In from the Cold. London: Victor Gollancz, 1963. Bonhams, 1 Aug 2022, lot 200. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-519524.

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Artist	Lot	Result USD, incl. premium	Sale
Le Carre, John. 1931-2020.	le carré, the spy who came in from the cold, 1963	$1,557	Sotheby's, Jul 2019
Le Carre, John. 1931-2020.	A group of 9 proofs and advance reading copies.		Bonhams, Mar 2024
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	In Dubious Battle. New York: Covici Friede, 1936.		Bonhams, Jun 2022
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Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	Of Mice and Men. New York: Covici Frede, 1937.		Bonhams, Nov 2025
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	East of Eden. New York: Viking Press, 1952.		Bonhams, Aug 2022
Steinbeck, John. 1902-1968.	East of Eden. New York: The Viking Press, 1952.		Bonhams, Jun 2026

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