The Naive and Sentimental Lover by John le Carré First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1971. A very fine copy that appears unread. No previous owner's marks or inscriptions and no foxing to contents or edges. Covers are completely unblemished and without bumping to corners. In a very fine price clipped dust jacket with no fading or toning to spine.

"The Naive and Sentimental Lover," published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1971, marks John le Carré’s poignant departure from espionage into introspective fiction. This very fine first edition, appearing unread, bears no previous owner’s marks, inscriptions, or foxing to contents or edges. Covers remain completely unblemished, free of corner bumping, while the price-clipped dust jacket retains its vibrancy with no fading or toning to the spine. A pristine example of le Carré’s literary evolution, this volume captures the early 1970s’ narrative depth in exceptional condition, offering collectors a rare gem from a master storyteller.