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Hodder and Stoughton,, [1974-80]. 3 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with coloured endpaper maps in second volume; handsomely bound in full crushed morocco (blue/green/red respectively), backs with raised bands ruled in gilt, second compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt tops, hand-made endpapers, ribbon markers, custom-made slip-cases, a most attractive set ideal as a gift or for presentation. First issue (with coloured endpaper maps) of 'The Honourable Schoolboy'. Elegant set of the most important and influential spy fiction trilogy of the Cold War. COMPLETE SETS ARE VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.

The final novel of the Karla Trilogy, featuring spymaster George Smiley, who must bring a Cold War nemesis to justice.