Books from the library of David Cornwell (John le Carré) at Tregiffian, his home in Cornwall
Eight annotated printed books owned by David Cornwell and used as reference for his published works.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-2015
Extent
0.5 Linear metres (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
- German
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 24083/1].
Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. 24083/1-8
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24083
Abstract
Books from the library of David Cornwell (John le Carré) at Tregiffian, his home in Cornwall, 1973-2015.
Biographical / Historical
The best-selling British-Irish writer David John Moore Cornwell (1931-2020) wrote under the pseudonym John le Carré. Details are given in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Custodial History
Formerly owned by David Cornwell as part of his personal library at Tregiffian, his Cornish home.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by the Bodleian Library with the support of the Roy Davids Fund from Maggs Bros. Ltd, 2025.
- Title
- Books from the library of David Cornwell (John le Carré) at Tregiffian, his home in Cornwall
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Rachael Marsay
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Catalogued with the generous support of the Roy Davids bequest.
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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