The Mission Song, John Le Carre, Hodder & Stoughton, 2006, First Edition, First Impression One of Le Carre's post-cold war novels, set against the background of the chaotic East Congo, this story involves the planning of a Western-backed coup in the province of Kivi, told from the view of the hapless interpreter. A First Edition, First Impression in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There are three small crease marks to the top edge of the spine. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. The original black silk ribbon is still fully attached. The unclipped dust jacket is in very good condition with a tear to the top corner of the front cover, nibbling and a tiny nick shelf wear to the top edge of the front cover, shelf wear to the top and bottom edges of the spine and a tear, small nick and nibbling to the top edge of the back cover. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.