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Limited edition (Viking, 2021). Signed by the author to a bookplate affixed to the title page. Rare thus. One of 200 slipcased copies. Blue cloth with silver lettering to spine and upper board and silver dragon motif to the accompanying slipcase. Both the book and slipcase are as new and without flaws.

Limited edition (Hodder and Stoughton, 1912). Illustrated by William Hatherell. One of 250 copies to be signed by the illustrator, of which this is number 227. Bound in vellum with lettering to spine and image to upper board in gilt. A little soiling and marking to boards in places and some bowing with a couple of mild knocks to spine… Read more

First edition, first impression (Michael Joseph, 2008). A James Bond novel published to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ian Fleming. Housed in a felt, silk-lined box. One of 500 copies to be signed by the author, of which this is number 475. A fine copy in a fine box.

Three Volumes. First editions, first impressions of the tenth anniversary edition. Each one of 1,000 slipcased copies to be signed by the author. Each volume is numbered 489, 706 and 157 respectively. All are in fine condition in fine slipcases. There is just a tiny nick to the surface of the fore-edge of the slipcase of volume 3, which is… Read more

Three Volumes (Nonesuch Press , 1925) Quarter vellum with marbled boards. Limited to 1500 sets, of which this is set number 910. Light soiling to spines with an area of staining to spine foot of volume II. Some rubbing to corners with a chip to top corner of upper board of volume II. Some browning to endpapers of all volumes,… Read more

First edition, first impression (Chatto & Windus, 2019). A limited edition published simultaneously with the first trade edition and consisting of only 100 numbered copies to be signed by the author, of which this is number 22. Joint winner of the 2019 Booker Prize and the sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'. The book is swiss bound in green and white… Read more

Limited edition (Macmillan, 2008). One of 1,000 slipcased copies to be signed by the author. As new and in original shrink-wrap. Minor knock to one corner of the slipcase, otherwise in pristine condition.

Limited edition (Michael O'Mara, 2008). One of 1,000 slipcased and numbered copies to be signed by the author. As new and still in its original shrink-wrap.

Limited edition (Richard Gilbertson, 1968). Number 16 of 500. One of just 25 copies to be signed and dated by the poet and include one verse in manuscript from the poem 'Who's Killed the Leaves'. Near fine with a crease to the bottom corner of rear cover.

A complete set of signed limited editions of the books comprising the 'Wolf Hall Trilogy' (Fourth Estate, 2009-2020). The first two books won the Booker Prize with the final instalment reaching the Booker Prize longlist. Widely considered to be among the best works of historical fiction. Quarter-bound in black or red cloth, with lettering and motifs to spine and… Read more

Limited Edition (Editorial Oveja Negra, 1985). Published simultaneously with the first trade edition and limited to 1,000 copies. Signed by the author with authenticating stamps, as issued. Publisher's textured white boards with black lettering to spine. Small area of staining to bottom edge of textblock with just the slightest hint of bowing to upper board; contents clean… Read more

Limited edition (Crediton: Richard Gilbertson, 1967). Signed by Ted Hughes to the front endpaper. One of 100 copies produced. 1-6 were interleaved throughout with blank paper, on which the poet wrote out each of the thirteen poems in full, to face the printed text and were also bound in full dark green levant morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. 7-16… Read more

Original buckram with red lettering. One of 200 copies on Canson-Mongolfier paper, of which this is number 31. A very attractive production. A little marking here and there to lower board; touch of fading and very mild browning to spine, as is common; bookplate to front pastedown. Edges uncut. Contents beautiful and clean. Very good or better.

Astolat Press Edition (A. C. Curtis Guildford, 1902). Number 45 of 60 copies on Japanese vellum. Bound in crimson crushed levant morocco by A De Sauty; edges gilt with gilt borders inside covers. Reproduction of Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' as a frontispiece. Small chip to spine foot; Boston Libraries ink stamps to pastedown, title verso and to page 1 and… Read more

Limited edition (Paradine, 1976). Winner of the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Prize. Adapted to film in 1978 and into TV series in 1999 and 2018. One of 250 numbered copies with the original slipcase to be signed by the author and illustrator, of which this is number 12. Additional watercolour illustration to the front free endpaper with the artist's initials.… Read more

Limited Edition (New York The Limited Editions Club, 1932). Illustrated by John Tenniel. One of 1500 copies to be signed and numbered by designer Frederic Warde, of which this is number 1011. Head and foot of spine a little rubbed; light foxing and marginal browning to front pastedown with very faint foxing to endpaper and to rear pastedown. Illustrated frontispiece… Read more

Leather-bound, top edge gilt and limited to 125 signed and numbered copies. Some rubbing to extremities with a minor bump to bottom edge of front board. An excellent presentation copy with Douglas Cleverdon Ex Libris label affixed to half title. The book was given to Douglas Cleverdon; a radio producer, bookseller, publisher and author as a 60th birthday… Read more

First Deluxe Edition (Methuen & Co, 1927). Illustrations by E. H. Shepard. Ink gift inscription to front endpaper (dated 1928), green silk ribbon marker, all edges gilt, original green limp leather gilt, occasional light rubbing and marking to covers, spine slightly faded; browning to half-title. Very good indeed.