Search Results: Authors starting with D from The Rare Book Shelf

London: Hamish Hamilton, 1946. Bound in the publishers blue cloth boards with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition. Housed in the good only dustwrapper with chip to front panel and slight loss to top of spine. A scarce Roald Dahl title. Ten stories about flyers and their flying.. First Edition. Good/Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: Hutchinson, 1957. Bound in publishers original blue cloth boards with silver title lettering to spine.Pages remain fresh and clean throughout with no inscriptions.Housed in eyecatching blue dustjacket with only minimal wear and still retaining original price of 21s. on front inside flap.Protected in plastic archival sleeve to preserve present condition.This is a classic story from an East End girl.An increasingly scarce book to find and an excellent autobiography!. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

The Girl Guides Association, 1954. Bound in the publishers cloth hadboards with light sunning to spine otherwise in very good condition. Pages remain clean and fresh throughout with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Colourful portrait frontispiece with many black and white illustrations and photographs to support the text. An attractive book.. 9th Impression. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket.

London: Collins, 1968. Bound in the publishers purple hardback with gilt title lettering to spine. The 222 pages remain in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Corners remain sharp with no bumping. Translated into the English by Patrick O'Brian. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light wear and signs of handling otherwise the dustwrapper is in very good condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available at your request. An attractive copy of this interesting Simone De Beauvoir title.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1986. Bound in the publishers bue hard covers with silver title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition. SIGNED by Justin De Villeneuve, the artist Peter Blake famous for his wonderful artwork from the sixties and beyond. Also Signed by the one and only legendary rock singer Ian Dury, sadly no longer with us. There are many other signatures of further people featured in the book. Housed in the photographic dustwrapper which displays a menacing looking, yet beautifully attired, Justin De Villeneuve to the front panel. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. An excellent rivetting read which portrays vividly the amazing glitzy showbiz London scene of the day. Unmissable ! . Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

United Kingdom: Hutchinson, 1988. Bound in the publishers red cloth hard cover with bold silver title lettering to spine. The 267 pages remain in fresh, clean condition throughout with no niscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped otherwise in clean, presentable condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available at your request. A nice, crisp copy.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Hutchinson, 1989. Bound in the publishers red cloth with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 316 pages remain in fresh, clean condition and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the very good dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images of the book and the dustwrapper on request. An attractive and presentable copy of this classic Len Deighton novel from the Hook, Line and Sinker trilogy.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

Harmondsworth: Century, 1991. Bound in the publishers red cloth with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The binding appears nearly new. All of the 360 pages are in excellent condition with no marks and only one neat inscription to the second front endpaper. Matching double black endpapers to the front and rear of the book. Housed in the distinctive dustjacket with publishers printed price still intact on bottom of inside front flap. Minimal creasing to top edge otherwise the dustjacket is in near fine condition. A very attractive copy throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London, United Kingdom: Hutchinson, 1990. A lovely copy inside and out with no inscriptions. Housed in the fine dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. This is Deightons third novel in the HOOK, LINE & SINKER trilogy delivered with his usual stylish literary panache. Dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A lovely copy. We currently hold in stock all three of the HOOK, LINE & SINKER trilogy in the first edition. Presented at a special price if ordered as a complete set.. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Chatto & Windus, 1999. A nice tight copy in a fine dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped. First impression of the first edition with a full number line of 1-10. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition.. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.

Collins for the Crime Club, 1986. EILEEN DEWHURST A Private Prosecution *** SIGNED TWICE *** Publisher: Collins Crime Club, London. Publication Date: 1986 Binding: Hard Cover Book Condition: Near Fine Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good First edition and first printing. A very clean, tight copy which has been signed twice by the author, first on the ffep with an inscription signed simply Eileen and then signed again above her name on the title page. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Very clean internally. Pages are a little age toned. Minimal signs of handling to binding. A near fine copy. Dustwrapper has a little minor creasing to edges and light signs of overall handling. Two small hairline tears to top edge. A very good example of the dustwrapper which is now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. OVERALL A VERY NICE EXAMPLE AND A RARE TO FIND TITLE SIGNED BY EILEEN DEWHURST !. First Edition.

United Kingdom: Collins Crime Club, 1986. First edition and first printing. A very clean, tight copy which has been signed twice by the author, first on the ffep with an inscription signed simply Eileen and then signed again above her name on the title page. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Very clean internally. Pages are a little age toned. Minimal signs of handling to binding. A near fine copy. Dustwrapper has a little minor creasing to edges and light signs of overall handling. Two small hairline tears to top edge. A very good example of the dustwrapper which is now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. OVERALL A VERY NICE EXAMPLE AND A RARE TO FIND TITLE SIGNED BY EILEEN DEWHURST !. Signed by Author. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

Faber and Faber, 1991. Bound in the publishers original black cloth with white title lettering to spine.The 241 pages remain fresh and clean with no inscriptions.The binding is in exceptional condition with no wear or fading to the boards. Housed in the distinctive dustjacket with slight overall wear and creasing to the edges, otherwise in presentable condition and still retaining publishers original printed price of UK 13.99. A neat, tidy copy throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

London: Michael Joseph, 1965. Bound in the publishers sage green hard covers with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition of a scarce Dick Francis title. The 255 pages remain in very presentable condition and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Previous owners name to front free endapaper remains discreet. A very presentable copy inside and out. Housed in the vibrant green coloured dustwrapper with contrasting red title lettering to spine and front panel. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light wear and chipping to the edges mainly at the vulnerable head and heel of spine but nontheless a very decent example of the famous Richard Barton designed dustwrapper. Not easy to encounter in this condition. The book maintains a very presentable shelf appearance. The exciting artwork and vibrant colours combine to create a picture of compelling realism. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its… Read More

United Kingdom: Matador, 2010. A MUST FOR ANY DERBY OR FOREST FAN ! SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS..............WENDY DICKINSON IS PETER TAYLOR'S DAUGHTER.*****UK hardback first impression***** SIGNED by both the authors............. and very scarce thus ! A FINE BOOK IN A FINE DUSTWRAPPER............A VERY NICE WELL PRESERVED COPY AND ONE FOR THE COLLECTOR !. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Fine/Fine.

London: Hutchinson, 1978. Bound in the publishers black cloth hardcovers with bold gilt title lettering to the spine. The 374 pages remain in fresh, crisp condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Binding has no flaws or blemishes. Housed in the enigmatic dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. One small closed tear to top of spine which is discreet otherwise dustwrapper is vivid and bright with excellent colour tone and no fading. Protected in removable archival sleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images at your request. The Rare Book Shelf posts all books in sturdy purpose made book boxes to ensure all books are delivered in the best condition possible. A lovely example of this increasingly scarce William Diehl title. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

London: Putnam, 1957. Bound in the publishers black hard cover with gilt title lettering to spine. The 405 pages remain in fresh, clean condition throughout and are tightly bound. Binding is sharp and title lettering to spine is definite and legible. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped otherwise in very good plus condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. Twelve excellent tales from this master storyteller. A lovely copy throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good +.

UK: Blackie and Son Ltd Bound in the publishers orange cloth with black title lettering to spine and front board. This edition has no date as is often the case with books published by Blackie but is presumed to be a First Edition. The 296 pages are in clean, presentable condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Binding is very good with no flaws and the black title lettering is sharp and clear. There are four excellent black and white illustrations including one frontispiece. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which has loss as can be seen in photograph but retains excellent colour tone and no fading. Protected in removable archival sleeve to preserve condition. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and dustwrapper and we are happy to supply more images on request. Overall an attractive copy of this scarce Olive C. Dougan title.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by D.L. Mays.

London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 2004. Bound in the publishers black hardcover with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 376 pages are in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Double matching black endpapers to front and rear of book. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Slight creasing and signs of wear to the edges otherwise dustwrapper is in very good condition. Protected in removable archival booksleeve for preservation. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A presentable copy and an excellent work of fiction from one of todays most original writers.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

London: Heinemann, 1991. Bound in publishers chocolate brown cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. The 185 pages are in excellent condition throughout with no marks or inscriptions, as is the binding which is new in appearance. Housed in the distinctive dustjacket which still retains publishers original price on bottom of front inside flap. The dustjacket is designed by Megan Wilson and bears an illustration by Angus Hyland. Very minor creasing to top edge otherwise the jacket is in very presentable condition with no fading and excellent colour tone. A very tidy book throughout.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine.