The Honourable Schoolboy-John Le Carre-VERY RARE Pirated "First Edition" w/ DJ!!

Description: The Honourable Schoolboy. John Le Carre. VERY RARE Taiwanese Pirated "First Edition". There is some debate as to whether this is a Taiwanese Pirated Edition or a Chinese Pirated Edition. The general consensus is that this is most likely the Taiwanese Edition but we have not been able to categorically verify that belief. Either way, this copy is most assuredly a Pirated "First Edition". Scarce and Highly Desirable!! Exceedingly Hard to Find!! Please remember this is NOT the First Edition/First Printing of this title!! This is a Pirated "First Edition". Pirated Editions are, essentially, "books created without the authorization of the original author and/or publisher. When we refer to pirate editions we are often discussing those created in Taiwan"-IOBA. Pirated "First Editions" differ greatly from TRUE Firsts in a myriad of significant ways, principal among them the cheap materials used in the construction of the book, (the boards, the paper, the dust jacket etc.), the size of the book, the lack of info on the spine of the boards, certain pages and so on. The world of Pirated "First Editions" is a rather fascinating one and if you're interested in learning more we suggest reading Hugh Stephens Blog which can be easily found on the official Independent Online Booksellers Association website. Hardcover with its original dust jacket, NOT price-clipped! Original price of $10.95. No official publisher or date is listed and/or verified. The TRUE First was published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1977. Once again, we want to repeat that this is NOT the First Edition/First Printing of this title! If interested, we do have a TRUE First currently up for sale, both a U.K. First and a U.S. First. Please feel free to message us for more info regarding that copy. This rare treasure has some very clearly visible wear, but when considering its' scarcity and desirability, is still in Highly Collectible condition! The wear, however, should be carefully examined/considered. The book appears gently read and has no internal writing, no remainder marks, no missing pages and is NOT Ex-Libris. The binding, which was poorly constructed, is still holding tight and firm. All of the pages are present, fully attached and still surprisingly crisp and clean! Some general/shelf wear along with creases/wear to the spine/corners/boards and creases/marks/discoloration/wear to the pages, NOT affecting the text! Please note the wear to the pages, particularly noticeable on certain pages! All of the wear previously mentioned is very clearly visible and should be carefully examined/considered. The original dust jacket is fully intact and NOT price-clipped! Some general/shelf wear along with creases, scuffing, scratches and marks. Please note the wear on the spine, at the corners and near/along the edges! The wear, particularly near/along the edges, is very clearly visible and should be carefully examined/considered. We tend to grade the condition of our books rather harshly and took into consideration any and all wear when determining the value of this rare book. We purposely and closely photographed what we consider to be the most obvious and egregious wear. Once again, we want to reiterate that the wear to both the book and the dust jacket is very clearly visible! All of the wear should be carefully examined/considered BEFORE buying. Numerous photographs from various angles were taken for your consideration/inspection. Please closely and carefully view ALL the pictures for further clarification!! Payment must be received within three days or the book will be re-listed. Please feel free to contact us with any and all questions. We are very proud of our 100% positive feedback/ranking and offer an easy, no questions asked return policy so you can buy with confidence! Thank you!!

Price: 199.99 USD

Location: Thousand Oaks, California

End Time: 2025-01-19T20:26:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD