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

New York: Harcourt, Brace and Co., 1943. Bound in the publishers original salmon coloured cloth with black title lettering and line drawing to the spine and black line drawing to front board. There are two neat ownership inscriptions to the front endpaper otherwise the 291 pages are in fresh, clean condition throughout and are squarely bound to spine. The binding has very slight wear to the edges and signs of handling otherwise near fine. Excellent line drawings by Don Freeman supplement the text. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which remains vivid and bright with excellent colour tone. Slight wear and chipping mainly to top and bottom of spine otherwise the dustwrapper is in very good condition. Protected in a removable Brodart sleeve to preserve its present condition. Book sits square and solid. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images at your request. An attractive book throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by… Read More

USA: Little, Brown and Company, 2002. This is the true first printing. Boldly signed by Alice Sebold to the title page. A lovely copy throughout of a breathtaking novel. Dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Released as a film of the same name to excellent reviews in 2009. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: W.H. Allen, 1944. Red illustrated dustwrapper. Blue cloth hardback with brown lettering. Remains clear and legible throughout on tanned and foxed pages. map and b/w illustrations 262pp. From the Foundation of the State to Hitler's Invasion with Calendar of events covering over 1,000 years. Black and white illustrations support the text. SCARCE and UNCOMMON SIGNED TITLE by this author.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good +. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Little, Brown, 2005. A very presentable copy in an equally presetable dustwrapper. Book and dustwrapper are both in AS NEW condition. Signed and inscribed by Vikram Seth to the title page in black felt tip pen. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve. Many excellent black and white photographs support the text throughout. Book looks unread.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

New York, U.S.A.: Fleet Publishing Corporation, 1965. Bound in the publishers black cloth hardboards with gilt title lettering to spine. This copy has been signed in heavy black pen to the front free endpaper by the famous and versatile bandleader Artie Shaw and is very rare thus. This is the second printing as stated on the verso of the title page published in March 1965 just one month after the first printing of February 1965. Double matching maroon coloured endpapers to front and rear of book. On the front free maroon coloured endpaper Artie has signed " Merry Xmas - Artie Shaw " All pages are present and correct with no further inscriptions. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. A fine copy inside and out. Housed in the fresh, clean dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on the front inside flap. Slight wear and signs of handling to the edges otherwise a lovely example of the dustwrapper in very good+ condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to… Read More

London: Newnes, 1955. Bound in the publishers original caramel coloured cloth with gilt title lettering to the spine.The binding and 128 interior pages remain in exceptional condition with no inscriptions. Frontispiece is William Hogarth's " Girl In White ". Housed in matching coloured dustjacket which bears "The Charteris Children " by George Romney to the front panel. Original publishers printed price of 25/- net remains intact to the bottom inside flap of dustjacket. To the rear panel are advertisements for two of Shipp's other authoritive titles on both The Dutch Masters and The Flemish Masters. Average wear and creasing to the dust jacket, mainly to top edge and spine otherwise in presentable condition. There are 25 colour plates and 16 monotone plates of a high quality to supplement Shipp's excellent text.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1953. A scarce copy signed and inscribed by the author to ffep. FIRST EDITION AND FIRST IMPRESSION. With over 500 artists through British history discussed. With over 30 illustrations. A 1st edition hardback in good condition with some fading to lower and upper spine. Top edge a little dusty. All pages present and correct and clean internally. The dustwrapper is in overall near good condition. Top of the dustjacket spine has some loss and has been repaired to the rear in the same place as can be seen The back panel is somewhat age toned and dusty. Overall signs of handling and creasing to edges. (304 pages). Beautiful illustrations. A LOVELY INFORMATIVE BOOK CHRONICLING BRITISH ART !. Signed by Author. First Edition. Good/Near Good. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Heinemann, 1953. This is the first impression of the first edition. A good copy with no inscriptions. Housed in the atmospheric Val Biro dustwrapper with light wear mainly to the head and tail of spine. Overall signs of handling to a dustwrapper which is fragile by nature. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition.. First Edition. Good/Good. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Guy Chapman, 1924. A Very Good copy indeed. Buckram cloth binding is in very well preserved condition. A little marked to lower front board. All pages present and correct with no further inscriptions except the authors. Clean and fresh internally. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp Minor signs of overall handling otherwise a handsome copy. A signed limited edition of only 275 copies of which 250 were offered for sale; this is copy number 196. Beautifully printed on high quality paper which is untrimmed to the edges as published. Translated from the French (Ferme La Nuit) by G.P.C., C.B.P., and H.M.. Signed by Author. Signed Limited Edition. Very Good +/No Jacket. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Pan, 1963. A nice vintage paperback copy of a Sillitoe classic. Paperback. Good+. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

UK: W.H. Allen, 1965. Bound in the publishers satin black hard covers with contrasting gold title lettering to spine. The 317 pages remain in fresh, crisp condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Title lettering is sharp and legible. Book sits solid and square with no bumping to corners. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Miniscule signs of handling to the dustwrapper edges otherwise very presentable. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A very pleasing copy of this excellent Alan Sillitoe novel.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine.

London: HarperCollins, 1995. Bound in the publishers black hardcover with gilt title lettering to spine this is the first impression of the first edition of Alan Sillitoes excellent autobiography. Of particular note is anyone interested in the writers upbringing and his formative years in Nottingham, his birthplace, which is recalled here with great clarity and poignancy. The 274 pages remain in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the near fine dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light signs of handling otherwise dustwrapper remains very presentable. Photograph of Alan Sillitoe as a young man to the front panel. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A very tidy copy of the autobiography of the early years of one of the greatest English writers of the twentieth century. The Rare Book Shelf carries… Read More

London: W.H. Allen, 1959. A very bright copy with no inscriptions. Housed in the famous Mona Moore dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Chipped to the head and tail of spine but a nice example, nontheless. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. This is Alan Sillitoe's second published book consisting of a collection of nine excellent short stories following on from the tumultuos success of the much acclaimed 'Saturday Night Sunday Morning' The first story is of course the title of the book. Fuelled with all the rebellious undertones of the successful under achiever. Our antihero avenges the authoritarian institution of Borstal in which he is placed for his crimes to society in his own calculated and intelligent way ! The story further cemented its reputation (and indeed that of the author) as a classic tale of disaffected youthful rebelliousness when it was made into an equally successful film of the same name starring a… Read More

London, United Kingdom: T. WERNER LAURIE LTD, 1949. A nice first UK edition of this WWII novel. No inscriptions. Book sits solid and square. A very presentable copy housed in the dramatic dustwrapper with one small closed hairline tear to bottom of rear panel. Minor wear and signs of handling but still very bright. Protected in removable archival booksleeve. Another excellent novel from this prolific American author.. First Edition. Near Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: Macmillan and Co Ltd, 1954. An attractive copy throughout of this most interesting travel book.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

London: Macmillan and Co, 1970. Bound in the publishers red cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. Book sitssolid and square. Housed in the very good dustwrapper which has been priceclipped with light chiping and signs of handling to the edges. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A presentable copy of this excellent C.P. Snow title.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1968. Bound in the publishers red cloth boards with elaborate gilt and black title lettering to spine. The 483 pages are in excellent condition with no marks or inscriptions and are squarely bound. The all important "A" is present on the reverse side of the title page which denotes the first edition. Double matching olive green endpapers to front and rear of book. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which retains publishers printed price on front inside flap. Light creasing and signs of handling mainly to the edges otherwise the dustwrapper is in near fine condition. Protected by removeable plastic sleeve. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A nice example of the scarce First American Edition.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

New York: New American Library, 1967. A collection of short stories by one of Americas funniest writers who has been compared by many to Lenny Bruce.The book is in near excellent condition throughout with all 246 pages remaining fresh and clean and squarely bound to spine. Neat inscription to front end paper. Finished in charcoal grey cloth boards with distinctive red title lettering to spine.The dustjacket is also in near fine condition bearing an enigmatic photograph to the front panel by Robert Dudas. Still retaining original publishers price of $5.50. Protected by a plastic archival sleeve to preserve its present condition. An attractive book throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London: Macmillan & Co Ltd, 1958. Bound in the publishers red cloth hardboards with gilt title lettering to spine. 214pp. This is the first printing of this excellent collection of short stories by Muriel Spark. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Gilt title lettering to spine remains sharp and definite. A fine, crisp copy. Housed in the eyecatching dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped. Dustwrapper is in Very Good condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A lovely copy in highly collectable condition. Becoming very scarce.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Press, 1973. Bound in the publishers maroon coloured hard boards with contrasting claret coloured cloth to spine. Book sits solid and square. Striking gilt title lettering to spine. The 146 pages are in excellent condition throughout with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Top edge of pages dyed red and front edge roughcut as published. Double matching maroon coloured endpapers to front and rear. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival book sleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A lovely fresh copy of this interesting Muriel Spark title.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.