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Oxford, 1934, 1934 Decorative Boards. No Jacket as Issued. Private Press Special Numbered Edition. Signed by Illustrator. RARE and extremely special numbered and signed edition. Limited to 1500 copies worldwide, of which this is number 42. Not only SIGNED by the artist but each one of the sixteen etchings is hand coloured. The edition was designed, and the printing of it supervised, by Francis Meynell. The production by the Oxford University Press was on a hand made watercolour paper. The chief joy of this book must be the wonderful hand coloured etchings, which are both typical of the period they were made - 1934 - but also true of the immortal characters in this still amusing play. There are very few of these copies available, so this is a RARE opportunity for collectors. The cover paper has been hand printed and no two copies are precisely the same. This edition involved a great deal of individual hand work, which is why it is so sought after. As with all copies, there is some foxing to the pages,… Read More

Pantheon New York, 2003 IMMACULATE COPY, NEW & UNREAD, of the brilliant Pantheon edition of this fine novel, which was long listed for the BOOKER. Always an elegant and pleasing writer, this particular issue is wholly superior to the British issue. Untrimmed leading edge to the text block, two colour cloth binding, perfect typography on an acid free paper; all these factors deliver this fine novel into the hands of a discerning collector. New first printing of the first edition, carefully stored in a low light book room from the publishing day. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Pantheon New York, 2007 IMMACULATE COPY, NEW & UNREAD, of the brilliant Pantheon edition of this fine novel. Untrimmed leading edge to the text block, smart grained cloth binding, perfect typography on an acid free paper; all these factors deliver this fine novel into the hands of a discerning collector. New first printing of the first edition, carefully stored in a low light book room from the publishing day. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Chatto & Windus, 1989 NEW & UNREAD first edition of Chatto Counterblast Number One. This is as beautifully written as are all Raban's books. This is one of the Counterbalst Pamphlets and it is in a perfect collectable condition.. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. New/New.

Thames & Hudson Ltd, 1998 A very fine copy, unread and pristine. Perfect unclipped jacket. Language: eng Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/As New.

Faber and Faber, 1987 Superb selection by Craig Raine of Kipling's writing. With the ludicrous calls for him to be an 'unperson' by the ghastly WOKE brigade of little small minded fascists, who would love us to live in a police state of rewritten history and cultural denial, Kipling towers - dare one use the term? IMPERIOUSLY. His work is truly fresh and original even especially today. Former owner's signature - although very neat - keeps the price down and the rating to Near Fine.. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. Near Fine.

Picador London, 2006 UNREAD perfect first edition hardback in a perfect and protected jacket. A stunningly well produced volume. Clearly and demonstrably a collectable issue. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/As New.

Scribner, 2006 Perfect signed copy of the hardback world first edition, first impression. This is the second part of Raines' autobiography which is concerned with surviving his midlife crisis. Raines leaves The New York Times and confronts his demons. He realises he already has everything he wants. He just hadn't noticed. Amusing, self-deprecating, with lots of fishing. And with this wonderful unread signed copy you could land yourself a first class catch. Bought on publication and stored in a low light book room. 0.0 0.0 0.0. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/As New.

Dark Regions Press USA, 2014 Stunning full leather limited edition from this fine small press. Number 18 of only 52 copies, in a superb specially designed slipcase. Signed by the author and the illustrator. The leather bound book is also contained in a book jacket, as well as the slipcase. THIS MAY BE THE ONLY AVAILABLE COPY OF THIS SUPERLATIVE LEATHER BOUND EDITION: ONLY 52 COPIES WERE MADE, and they are long sold out and now sought after. A superlative fully archival heritage standard of binding, with acid free paper and gorgeous production standards at every level. Unread copy, utterly perfect. Especially rare in the UK, there are ONLY 52 COPIES IN THIS SUMPTUOUS EDITION in the entire world! Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. Limited Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Bodley Head, 2011 Clean and tight first edition hardback, with a few signs of use. Like all copies this is slightly tanned because the publisher has used poor quality paper. No names or annotations. The unclipped jacket is slightly damaged; a small tear at the front flap turnaround.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

EXTREMELY RARE MGM ORIGINAL CINEMA PORTRAIT! This was saved from the demolition of an historic cinema. It dates from around 1938. It is printed on a heavyweight high quality art paper measuring 28" x 22". It is a full face image from a colour photograph of the great movie star, Clark Gable. Very RARE and certainly of great historical interest to any cinema history museum or fan. It is in a used but collectable collection. It was exhibited in the cinema under glass and it is still highly collectable and extremely rare. VERY RARE and collectable slice of movie history. 0.0 0.0 0.0. No Binding. Very Good/No Jacket.

Richard Ogden, 2019 Beutifully and imaginatively photographed jewellery, from the famous dealer in London's Burlington Arcade. With a letter and price list enclosed. This is a rare item, printed only once.. Soft cover. As New.

1984 Superb eight page insert, printed to go inside various publications. Knockout New Romantic fashion pages, beautifully photographed, utterly typical of the period. Very rare, especially in this superb condition. A4 size, full colour throughout. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Soft cover. Fine.

Unit Creative Management New York, 1998 A remarkable and rare surviving example of this lavish print production. This showcases the work of artists and photgraphers, and, like most ephemera, it got thrown away after it was looked at a few times. A large format full colour production on high quality art paper. Beautifully designed and produced, and in a first class collectable condition. Superb! Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Soft cover. Fine.

Peter Way Limited London, 1972 Large format reprint of Film Pictorial material from 1933. Cagny, Bette Davis, Walt Disney, all sorts and conditions. Ads included. A fine production, quite rare, especially in this near mint state. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Soft cover. Fine.

1998 A4 full colour catalogue, 52 pages of Bathware, Garden Furniture, Furniture, Tableware, Lighting, Kitchenware, Gifts; complete with order form and postcard. Most of these are sent out and then thrown away, of course. This one has been carefully stored and is close to being perfect. A wonderful reminder of the 90s style! Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Soft cover. Fine.

Jonathan Cape London, 1953 VERY SCARCE SIGNED FIRST PRINTING. This wonderful novel from a highly versatile writer is a first edition hardback in a price clipped jacket. Greed, vanity and fraud set in the Highlands of Scotland make for a thoroughly gripping read, and this copy is SIGNED on the title page in what looks like fountain pen ink. There is a gift inscription on the half title, but it is neatly done. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

William Heinemann Ltd, 1985 SIGNED by Fay Godwin, and this could be the only signed copy on the internet. First reprint of the first edition. Clean and tight large format paperback, with some classic shots by this great photographer. SIGNED on the title page. Former owner's neat blind stamp and signature on the half title. The stiff card cover is a bit sunned, but that is common with this book. However, the signature by Godwin is not common.. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. Near Fine.

Garton London, 1989 Very scarce and brilliant catalogue. Sixty Four prints, brilliantly reproduced. Stiff card covers. Much sought after. Former owner blind stamp to introduction page. Enclosure with price list. Language: eng. Soft cover. Fine.

Heinemann London, 1953 A rare hardback first edition in a very good condition safe inside a jacket that is protected; and the jacket is unclipped and, considering its age, it is Fine. A superb and fairly scarce title for the collector.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine.