The Secret Pilgrim
first edition
1991 · New York
by LE CARRE, JOHN
New York: Knopf, 1991. First Edition. First Issue. This is the first issue uncorrected proof copy in beige wrappers with the front cover mistakenly announcing the publication date of January 14,1990 whereas the later blue paper covered proof had the date of January 12, 1991. Paperbound. Fine in printed wrappers. The American edition precedes the British edition with the American edition officially published December 25, 1990 by Alfred A. Knopf and the British first edition by Hodder & Stoughton did not appear until January 10, 1991. (Inventory #: 20789E)