Search Results: Authors starting with B from Chris Martin Modern First Editions

Cape 1996 (1st UK). Hardcover. As New. Mint in lam. boards as issued.

Steidl 2017 (1st UK). 1st Edition . Hardcover. New. Signed by David Bailey to the half title page. A fine, unread copy of a first edition, first impression large format deluxe binding hardback. This book is David Bailey's portrayal of the landscapes and personalities of the mystical and densely forested Naga Hills, part of the complex mountain barrier between India and Myanmar. Mint condition.

BSFG: Birmingham 1995 (1st UK). 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New. Collection of short fiction and poetry by Iain Banks, Brian W. Aldiss, Harry Harrison and Bob Shaw, published by The Birmingham Science Fiction Group on the occasion of Novacon 25, November 1995 to commemorate their appearance as joint Guests Of Honour. Each author contributes an original short story (Harry Harrison's ''A Dog And His Boy'', had been originally intended for Harlan Ellison's still unpublished ''Last Dangerous Visions''), except for Ian Banks, who contributes two poems. LIMITED EDITION: 500 numbered copies. Together with the 84 page Programme Book. Both books are Mint.

Piatkus 1998 (1st UK) 0. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine. First impression. Laid in is a handwritten postcard from the author, in which she writes, "Many thanks for your letter. I was especially glad you enjoyed 'Fair Exchange' which is my last novel. Lynne Reid Banks. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Mr. Thomas J. Wise 1992 (1st UK). 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New. Woderful book and production. An extremely scarce item of Wodehouse-iana. Copy #16 of 99 signed and inscribed by author on limitation page to the renowned Wodehouse collector Jack Wales. Mint in a parchment jacket (only blemish is a mended tear to back of wrapper)

Hamilton 1995 (1st UK) 0. Hardcover. Fine. Shortlisted for the 1995 Booker Prize. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Macmillan 2000 (1st UK). Hardcover. Fine. A really nice first edition of Grylls first book. On 16 May 1998, Grylls achieved his childhood dream (an ambition since his father gave him a picture of Everest when he was eight) and entered the Guinness Book of Records, as the youngest Briton, at 23, to summit Mount Everest, just eighteen months after injuring his back. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Lyons Press 2001 (1st US). 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. A really nice first edition of Grylls first book. Signed to the title page by the author. On 16 May 1998, Grylls achieved his childhood dream (an ambition since his father gave him a picture of Everest when he was eight) and entered the Guinness Book of Records, as the youngest Briton, at 23, to summit Mount Everest, just eighteen months after injuring his back. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Michael Joseph 2003 (1st UK). 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. First impression. Fogle tours The Teatime Islands in search of the remaining islands in the British Empire in which he travels to Saint Helena, Ascension Island, the Falkland Islands, the British Indian Ocean Territories and Tristan da Cunha. He also tried to visit Pitcairn Island by private yacht, but when the inhabitants learned that he was a journalist they refused to let him land. Fogle claims that they suspected that he was a spy, and after six hours of interrogation he was refused permission to visit and deported. He was also accused of attempting to smuggle a breadfruit on to the island. The book was short-listed for the WHSmith's people's award for Best Travel Book. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Allen & Unwin 1928 (1st UK). Hardcover. Very Good. Henley Gardener. C. Author's scarce first book and almost unheard of in a wrapper. Clean and book tight. Very Good in a Very Good d/w

Eyre and Spottiswoode1969 (1st UK). First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good. A difficult title to find. First edition, first impression. One short tear to spine foldover and some foxing o/w Very Good in Very Good + d/w.

Brentano's 1914 (1st US). First Edition. . Hardcover. Good. John Fowles' copy with his handwritten signature, 'John Fowles Lyme Sept 1995'. Fowles has made some markings to some of the pages. Grubby boards. Front board sl. loose. Contents are nice. G/Very Good (no d/w.)

Collins 1981 (1st UK). Hardcover. Fine. Lovely first edition, first impression example of the author's second and very scarce Sharpe novel. NOT price-clipped. Sl. sunned spine as usual. Fine in a Fine d/w.

Secker & Warburg 2004 (1st UK). First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine. A set of the 10 promotional cards for the book are included. The first one is signed by the author. Plus the first edition, first printing of the book. Mint in mint d/w.

Secker & Warburg 2004 (1st UK Limited 0. Limited. . Hardcover. New. Number 460 of 1000 signed and numbered copies in a matching slipcase. Mint in Mint slipcase.

Secker & Warburg 2004 (1st UK) 0. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine. First edition, first printing. Laid in is a promotional card for the book. Mint in Mint d/w.

Secker and Warburg 1990 (1st UK) 0. Hardcover. Fine. First edition, first impression. Crease on in inner flap and sl. browned pages as usual, otherwise Fine in a Fine d/w.

One Horse Press, London 1993 (1st UK). Soft cover. As New. Signed on the titlepage " Louis De Bernieres--1993" and numbered 1579/2000. A short story of a man obsessed with collecting cat food labels. A Mint book with no DW as issued,

Canongate 1998 (1st UK) 0. First Edition. . Soft cover. New. Twelve books from the Bible in the original Authorized King James Versions, each with a long introduction, specially commissioned from an impressive range of writers who provide a personal interpretation of the text and explores its contemporary relevance. Writers include: Louis De Bernieres: Doris Lessing; A.S. Byatt; A.N. Wilson; Will Self; Fay Weldon and others. All 12 books are as new in a matching slipcase.

Tartarus Press 2001 (1st UK) 0. Limited Edition. . Soft cover. New. Total edition of 300 numbered copies. This is number 141. Handset in Perpetua type by Alan Anderson at the Tragara Press and printed on Teton paper. Stiff paper wraps with printed label and French-fold flaps. Mint.