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THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO. A Limited Edition, 1 of 250 copies, signed and numbered by the Author, this being copy number 144. 8vo., Publisher's white boards, spine lettered in gilt, gilt sprayed edges, pictorial dust jacket, pp. 378. Published by Zaffre, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, in association with Goldsboro Books, 2019.
A fine copy. Signed by the Author with her name and the inscription, "Sometimes we create illusions so powerful, so that we do not get lost in the darkness."
SONGBIRDS. A Limited Edition, 1 of 250 copies, signed and numbered by the Author, this being copy number 144. 8vo., Publisher's blue boards, spine lettered in gilt, gilt sprayed edges, pictorial dust jacket, pp. 372. Published by Zaffre, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, in association with Goldsboro Books, 2021.
A fine copy. Signed and dated by the Author.
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A Limited Edition. 1 of only 40 copies, this being copy Number 31, with a pencil illustration by the Artist; Andrew Skilleter, to the half-title page, protected by tissue guard.
Small Octavo, Publisher's black boards, lettered in gilt to spine, dust jacket, pp. 155. Published by Norman Wright (Swanage), 2008. The hardback edition of this book was preceded by a paperback edition published in 1999.
Loosely inserted is a Signed Certificate from Norman Wright and Andrew Skilleter.
A fine copy.
"Biggles Air Ace gathers together ten previously uncollected stories of W.E. Johns' iconic airman, James Bigglesworth, that have languished, all but forgotten in obscure magazines and annuals." (Publisher's description.)
Exceptionally rare and a notable addition to a Biggles collection.
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A Limited Edition. 1 of 1,000 copies, numbered and signed by the Author. Folio, Publisher's black cloth, spine lettered in silver, housed in Publisher's black cloth slipcase. Published byMichael O'Mara (London), 2012.
A fine copy, still contained within the Publisher's original shrink-wrap.
This work was published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of the enduringly popular James Bond film franchise. In this work, Sir Roger Moore has provided an engaging and informative account of his time playing James Bond, together with the key elements which have made the film franchise a success such as the cars, gadgets, villains, and iconic Bond girls.
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First Edition. 8vo, exquisitely bound in full orange morocco over beveled boards, raised bands, black leather lettering-pieces in gilt to the spine, gilt ruling to the front and rear boards, all edges gilt, brown endpapers, pp. 179, housed in a custom-made slipcase. Published by Random House (New York), 1958.
Signed by the Author to a front blank leaf.
Some minor markings to pp. 168-171; not affecting any text, otherwise a fine copy. A binding truly befitting of this iconic work. A wonderful collector's piece, presenting beautifully on the shelf.
Capote's novella was published together with three other short stories: "House of Flowers," "A Diamond Guitar," and "A Christmas Memory." "Breakfast at Tiffany's" was adapted to film in 1961 by George Axelrod, starring Audrey Hepburn in her most memorable role as Holly Golightly. The film was released on 5 October 1961 to critical and commercial success, grossing $14 million on a $2.5 million budget.
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A Limited Edition. 1 of 200 copies, this being Number 122. Small 4to, pp. 40, (2), original quart cloth with card boards printed in green and pink, backed in buff buckram, printed paper label to spine, printed on hand-made paper with illustrations by Anne Estelle Rice. Published by the Beaumont Press (London), 1918.
A little wear to the spine's printed paper label, gentle foxing to some of the page edges. Near fine.
The fourth publication by the Beaumont Press, which was set up by Cyril W. Beaumont. Mr Beaumont was a very accomplished and interesting individual, most famous for his work as British Dance Historian, writing more than 40 works on Ballet during his lifetime. Mr Beaumont was also a Translator, Bookseller and Publisher. After founding his Bookshop on the iconic Charing Cross Road in 1910, he established the Beaumont Press in 1917, focusing on publishing fine productions of poetry and literary works. (Debra Craine and Judith Mackrell, "Beaumont, Cyril William," in The Oxford Dictionary of… Read More