Search Results: Titles starting with I from The Rare Book Shelf

New York: The Viking Press, 1967. Bound in the publishers black cloth with contrasting light blue title lettering to spine. The 240 pages are in crisp, fresh condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Cloth binding and title lettering in fine condition. Housed in the near fine dustwrapper which has light signs of handling to the edges otherwise colourful and fresh. Enigmatic black and white photograph of Arthur Miller to the rear panel. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in removable archival book sleeve to preserve its condition. The picture provided is a photograph of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images at your request. A fascinating collection of short stories from an Americcan icon and a most attractive book throughout. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine.

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: Herbert Jenkins, 1961. Bound in the publishers original bright red boards with gilt title lettering to spine. The 223 pages are in clean, fresh condition with previous owners name to flyleaf. All pages tightly bound. Gilt title lettering is clear and bright and book sits solid and square with no bumping to corners. Housed in the distinctive, deep pink dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. An exceptional example of the dustwrapper. Protected in removable archival book sleeve to preserve condition. The image provided is a photograph of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more detailed images on request. This is the First Impression of the First Edition. A very attractive copy of this famous Wodehouse title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Macmillan & Co Ltd, 1962. This is a very nice copy with no inscriptions. Clean internally. Book sits solid and square. Dustwrapper is lightly marked. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A first edition copy on this fascinating subject. Please email for images and further information if required.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2004. A fine first printing in an equally fine dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped. Signed by the author to the title page. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Signed by the author at Waterstone's. A lovely copy.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London: Souvenir Press, 1980. Bound in the publishers black cloth with bold silver title lettering to spine. The 128 pages remain in excellent condition throughout with no marks or inscriptions and are squarely bound to spine. Full of colour and black and white illustrations, as well as photographs of every type of teddy bear imaginable to supplement the excellent text. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped and has one tiny nick to the front edge, otherwise remaining vivid and bright in near fine condition. A coffee table sized book, with everything that you need to know about the origins and history of the teddy bear and the worlds love affair with it.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Michael Joseph, 1976. Bound in the publishers black cloth boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 252 pages are in virtually fine condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Housed in the dramatic, photographic dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light signs of handling otherwise the dustwrapper is 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. A nice copy of this Dick Francis title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good +.

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: Collins, 1947. Fascinating book containing 99 colour photographs of living insects and 7 coloured photographs of preserved specimens by S. Beaufoy, E.J. Hudson and others. 104 photographs in black and white. 8 distribution maps and 40 diagrams. Bound in the publishers original green cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. Boards and spine have faded which seems commonplace with this title, otherwise binding is tight and square. The 317 pages remain in clean, presentable condition with no inscriptions.The text is superbly supplemented by the photographs, maps and diagrams.. First Edition. Very Good/No Jacket.

London, United Kingdom: Victor Gollancz, 1994. A very nice copy with only minor signs of handling to book and dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped. Signed and inscribed by Terry Pratchett to the title page in black pen. 'To Jonathan Enhanced Wishes, Terry Pratchett' Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A scarce and presentable copy which is priced to sell.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Star Fire, 2005. A virtually fine copy with no inscriptions. Bound in the publishers original stiff wrappers displaying a rich William Morris design. A wondefully insightful book, well written, well illustrated and with a concise angle on the far reaching subject of classic design history. A must for anyone interested in the subject. William Morris, Pugin, Bernard Leach, Charles Ashbee, John Ruskin, Butterfield, Josef Hoffmann, William Moorcroft to name but a few of the innovators and leaders in this field. First Edition. Pictorial Wrappers. Fine. FIRST EDITION.

Westcliff on sea, Essex: Desert Island Books Limited, 2002. How an un-rated team took the prestigous first division title in British football history at their first attempt after being promoted. There is a gift dedication on the title page SIGNED by 5 of the prominent players involved in that historic and famous campaign. Blue cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine under illustrated dustwrapper. 9.5ins x 6.5ins, 160pp. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve for preservation. Excellent illustrations within the text. Foreword by John Motson. Scarce book to find signed by these great Ipswish Town players. . Signed by Authors. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

New York, U.S.A.: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1995. Bound in the publishers grey hard boards with quarter black cloth to spine. Bold copper title lettering to spine. The 109 pages remain in excellent, unmarked condition and are squarely bound. Double matching orange endpapers to front and rear of book. Superb black and white engravings by Barry Moser support the story throughout. Hosed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in 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 on request. A lovely, possibly unread copy of this excellent Ted Hughes title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Barry Moser.