Search Results: Authors starting with I from Classic First Editions

Oslo, Norway: Limited Editions Club, 1964. First Limited Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Slipcased. Matheson, Fredrik. Limited Editions Club. A stunning fine copy in an equally fine slipcase. This is copy #450 of only 1,500 published. Signed by the illustrator. 327 pp. A beautifully produced book and one of the most "in demand" of all Limited Editions Club titles. A combination of leather and paper boards in rich red and brown pattern. The slipcase is patterned in blue grey and light yellow--a stunning combination. No fading, no rubbing, no scratches or edgewear. Top stain deep blue and not faded. A highly desirable copy obtained from a recent Bonham's and Butterfield's auction. Digital pics available upon request.

London: Collins, 1971. First British Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine dustjacket. This copy is signed by the author on the half title page--signature only. Tight and clean--unread condition with no evidence of previous ownership. The dustjacket is complete and unclipped with only very minor rubbing or age toning--no tears --a great collectible copy protected in an acetate dustjacket cover. Themes of place and effect upon people and where they come from and adaptation.

U.S.A.: Viking Press, 1977. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Volume One & Volume Two--together--each signed by the author on the half-title page--signature only. Tight, clean and unmarked copies with light dustiness to the page edges and light edgewear to the tips and head and heel of the spines. The dustjackets are price-clipped and show light rubbing and moderate edgewear with a small area of paper loss to Volume One at the bottom of the spine. Very scarce signed. Now protected in clear acrylic dustjacket coverings and will be shipped well packed and in a box. From the collection of M.B. & Homer Goldstone---Steinbeck's bibliographers.

U.S.A.: William Morrow, 1985. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a price clipped and near-fine dustjacket. This copy is boldly signed by John Irving on the half title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy in fine condition. The dustjacket is priced clipped--has just the barest of rubbing to the front cover-- or would also be fine. First edition--early 3rd printing. A very nice collectible copy. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Random House, 2005. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by John Irving directly on the half-title page--signature only--no bookplates. A tight and clean copy. The dustjacket is complete and not price-clipped-- with the lightest of shelfwear rubbing. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering. Will be well packed and shipped in a box.

London: Hutchinson-Gollancz, 1978. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. There is no price on the front flap-- as issued. This copy is signed by John Irving on the title page--signature only. A tight and clean copy in orange cloth boards in mint condition. Protected in a new acrylic dustjacket covering. The highly decorated dustjacket is complete and also fine. This is the Hutchinson of Australia first printing--issued at the same time and year--and is basically a carbon copy of the first British printing--as both were printed in London. The title page states "Hutchinson of Australia in Conjunction with Victor Gollancz Ltd--1978". Orange cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine. Irving's masterpiece along with "A Prayer For Owen Meany"--hilarious fiction and played to perfection on the big screen with Robin Williams. Will be packed carefully and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. First printing with a 1-10 numberline. A tight and clean unmarked copy. The dustjacket is unclipped and has just the tiniest bit of a rub on the back panel--or would also be fine. The dustjacket is enclosed in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering--and will be tightly wrapped and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. A very good copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. First printing of the first edition with a complete 1-10 numberline. This copy has some toning to the exterior page edges and boards--but no interior markings. The dustjacket is unclipped and very good with moderate rubbing to the panels and light edgewear to the top and bottom of the spine. Overall a very good copy. Will be well packed and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: William Morrow & Co, 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine like new copy in a near-fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy has been signed by John Irving directly on the half-title page-signature only without inscriptions. A tight and clean (unmarked interior) copy of the first printing in like new condition. The dustjacket is complete and unclipped and has just the tiniest bit of rubbing to the back panel. A very collectible signed copy--signed copies of this title are very scarce. Protected now in a new clear acrylic covering and will always be carefully wrapped and shipped in a box.

U.S.A.: Arcade Publishing, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by John Irving directly on the half title page-signature only. A tight and clean copy in an equally fine jacket--protected in a new acrylic covering. A mint condition copy. Shipped in a box.

Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Random House Inc, 1998. First Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. First Printing. A signed copy --near-fine copy in a splendid unclipped and new mylar protected dustjacket. Signed on the title page by Irving. From the award winning author of "Cider House Rules" and "The World According to Garp". A tight and clean copy with one bent tip. Free shipping within the USA.

U.S.A.: Random House , 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy is signed by John Irving directly on the title page--signature only--Not a bookplate. This copy also comes with a tipped in card (3x4) that says "Compliments of the Author". A tight and clean first print copy. The dustjacket is unclipped and fine--now protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.

U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. A near-fine copy in a very good unclipped dustjacket. First printing with a complete "1-10" numberline on the copyright page. This copy was signed by John Irving directly on the title page--no inscriptions. A tight and clean copy with only a small smudge to the front free endpaper. The dustjacket has minor rubbing--no tears or chips.

U.S.A.: E. P. Dutton, 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. A fine copy in an unclipped and near- fine dustjacket. This is a first edition and first printing with a full numberline from 1-10 on the copyright page. Signed by Irving on the title page--signature only--no inscriptions and not signed on an attached bookplate. A tight and clean unmarked copy in an unclipped and near-fine dustjacket that shows very slight rubbing to the back panel. Comes with a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering and shipped carefully packed in a box. A beautiful copy. Irving is the author of "Cider House Rules" & "A Prayer For Owen Meany".

U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2021. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dustjacket. This copy has been signed by Isaacson directly on the title page--signature only without any inscriptions. A tight and clean copy in fine condition. The dustjacket is complete, unclipped and also fine. Protected in a new clear acrylic dustjacket covering.Will be carefully packed and shipped in a box. This is the first printing--signed directly on the title page--not on a bookplate on inserted page.