Search Results: Titles starting with J from the booksniffer

Bloombury, 2015 STUNNING book, with deeply researched and comprehensive detail about the writing of Rowling. NEW and UNREAD.. Hardcover. New/New.

HarperCollins, 2006 A simply gorgeous slipcased set of two books, of the greatest interest to all TOLKIEN enthusiasts. Wayne G. Hammond is a librarian at the Chapin Library of Rare Books at Williams College, Massachusetts. He is the author of `The Graphic Art of C.B. Falls' (1892), `J.R.R. Tolkien: A Descriptive Bibliography' (1993), and regular notes on Tolkien in the journal `Mythlore'.Christina Scull is the former librarian of Sir John Soane's Museum, London. She is the author of `The Soane Hogarths' (1991), edits the journal `The Tolkien Collector', and frequently writes and speaks about Tolkien. These large and handsomeme works are exhaustively researched. The books are FIRST PRININGS and were issued in a study slipcase. These first printings are hard to find now, and becoming ever rarer, and this set is an adornment to any Tolkien collector. Each volume is over 1000 pages and very heavy.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2006 A perfect companion to the wonders and complexity of TOLKIEN's life and times. NEW & UNREAD first edition.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. New/New.

Phaidon Christie's Oxford, 1989 An attractive flaw on the title page, if flaw it be; a blind stamp. This is why it is graded as Near Fine. Apart from that this is a superb first edition, an almost as new copy of this standard work of a fine painter's work. It is worth pointing out that this was published in 1989 so it is pre-digital. In those far off days the wonderful accuracy in reproducing paintings we enjoy today was simply unavailable. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

IDW Publishing, 2019 An absolutely essential VERY LARGE SCALE hardback of this unique artist's work. It is particularly hard to find in the UK, and was swiftly sold out in America. To the many fans of this artist this represents THE book to have on your shelf. The box measures 62x42cms. It weighs several tons, and will require mighty muscles to get it delivered to your door. That is an exaggeration but it is so heavy it will need special postage. A massive talent in a massive gorgeous format. NEW & UNREAD.. Illus. by Jack Davis. Special Edition.. Hardcover. New.

This unique and utterly classic library binding was commissioned from The Government Printing Office, in Mauritius, for the bibliophile Sir Robert Scott. Sir Robert was the Governor of Mauritius from Mar 1954 until Jul 1959. He had books especially bound for him, and they are exemplary. Such elegant and beautifully crafted works are expensive, and to commission this standard today would be several times the price of this one. Fine bindings are highly sought after collectables. For those seeking unique books, built to last, such books impart a refined impression to a home. If the book is also a timeless classic it becomes a permanent keepsake. These gorgeous books are made to last for centuries. Sir Robert has signed this copy on the inside front end paper. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Hardcover. Near Fine.

Folio London Superb and much sought after collection of letters. This is the second printing of this unique collection. Book like new, slipcase a bit scuffed.. Hardcover. Fine.

Whitechapel Gallery, 1964 Colour cover and several key works inside in black and white. Along with the thoughtful writing and interview material this amounts to an important reference source on the distinguished painter. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. Fine.

Wolseley Fine Arts, 1997 A rare catalogue featuring the 'Continental Years' of John Buckland Wright's work. Beautifully printed. 48 pages plus stiff card cover. Language: eng. Special Edition.. Soft cover. Fine.

A L Bancroft San Francisco, 1874 SUPERBLY BOUND in Half Leather, with hand marbled covers and endpapers. A sturdy and beautiful special fine binding. The book is a vigorous and still enthralling account of its subject. At the rear of the book is a fold-out meteorlogical observations chart, and there are also text illustrations. A tight, unmarked very good copy of the military experiences of this army surgeon in the Northwest, including coverage of Indian uprisings in 1855-58. The author served in Oklahoma and west Texas in 1850-53, and later in Washington and Oregon, among other states in the southern plains and the Northwest. An excellent personal narrative of western Indian fighting. THIS IS A SUPERBLY BOUND COPY.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine.

Octopus London Brian Grimwood; Cathie Felstead; Linda Smith; Nadine Wickenden; Jane Human (illustrator). A scarce copy of this beautiful anthology of travel writings from various authors with colour illustrations. A scarce edition produced for British Airways. In the original publisher's cloth binding and slipcase. A collection of writings on travelling, including Jan Morris, Eric Newby, Lawrence Durrell, Colin Thubron, and Graham Greene. Colour illustrations throughout the text by Brian Grimwood, Cathie Felstead, Linda Smith, Nadine Wickenden, and Jane Human. The slipcase is in fine condition and the book itself is excellently printed and designed.. Special Edition.. Hardcover. As New.

Doubleday London, 2000 Possibly a unique copy because it has been signed by the author using her English name, 'Laura Bear' rather than her married name. She has signed this copy emphatically across the title page in black ink, and the writing of this fine book is as emphatic - and empathetic. A wonderful portrait of a modern and changing India. That country is taking its place on the world stage with growing confidence, and this book evokes all its subtle effulgences. Superb and utterly collectable, especially in this unusually signed state. No flaws, jacket protected and unclipped, and the book has no damaged corners. The gilt titling is bright. The text block is tight and looks to be unread. A perfect copy of a stunningly original and evocative work. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Franklin USA, 1979 Decorated full leather binding, this is a fine production of this important modern classic. Bound in navy blue decorated leather, with moire endpapers, a silk marker bound in, and all edges of the text block in polished gilt. Illustrated by Alan Cober, and with an exclusive introduction by the author, this extremely impressive limited edition is part of the Franklin First Edition Society. This amazing novel has finally achieved an heirloom standard production, which is richly deserved. An attractive discrete bookplate is on a blank endpaper. This is a great collectable. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Limited Edition.. Hardcover. Fine.

Peter Kettle, 2016 'Janus Revisited' is a signed limited edition giclee print of an original painting which was accepted at the Royal Academy London, and bought by Lord Young. On a specially formulated A3 sheet of paper, the image is printed using heavily pigmented inks. This print is produced using the guidelines of the Fine Art Guild. It is issued in an exclusive edition of only 50 copies. The original was accepted by the Royal Academy and is in the collection of Lord Young. Language: eng. Signed by Illustrator. Limited Edition.. No Binding. New.

Alec Tiranti, 1964 Anyone interested in Jasper Johns will want this early monograph. It contains the essence of the ideas of this inspiring painter. A slightly tatty copy, but still utterly collectable. Large format paper back with many colour and mono photographs. Fascinating text, quite extensive, by Steinberg. Useful reference list of books, articles and exhibitions. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Soft cover. Very Good.

EXTREMELY RARE! This was saved from the demolition of an historic cinema. It dates from around 1938. Measuring 28" x 22" it is a glamorous image of the great movie star, Jeanette Macdonald. Very RARE and certainly of great historical interest to any cinema history museum or fan.. No Binding. Very Good.

Penguin London, 1975 The famous IONICUS cover designs were used on many of the Penguin issues of the great Wodehouse. These are collected now, and clean and tight copies like this one are rare. Near Fine allows for the age of course. Paperbacks use woody paper and it does get toned over the years. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng *****THIS IS THE UNEXPURGATED TEXT! Penguin have decided to deface Wodehouse's original words.. Soft cover. Near Fine.

Ulysses England, 1997 VERY RARE INDEED. This beautiful small press production was published by Ulysses, in 1997, in an edition of 100 copies for private circulation. This book of tributes to the poet and academic John Fuller has numerous illustrations including wood-cuts by Nick Garland and others, and afrontispiece photograph by Melissa Evans. Itcontains poetry andshort storiesby FIFTY contributors plusmusical score and words to WHAT'S INYOUR MIND, MY DOVE, music by PaulSartin, to the words of W.H. Auden.All the writings are in honour of JOHN FULLER, and the editors were Barney Cokeliss and James Fenton. Included is a bibliography of John Fuller compiled by Amanda Pilz. Bound in yellow paper boards with printedpaper label to the upperboardover blue cloth spine, blue end papers, the volume measures 28x19cm. A small brown mark to the foredge on the upper board, and the boards being a little dusty, are the only tiny flaws to this SCARCE LIMITED EDITION. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng… Read More

Gollancz, 1997 A very slight lean indicates that this clean and tight first edition hardback has been read; other than that it is a super first printing, in an unclipped protected jacket.. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine.

Jonathan Cape London, 1997 Beautiful first UK printing of the much less common Cape hardcover, in a perfect protected jacket. Brilliant book, in a delightful edition. No signs of usage, no faded spine, a perfect collectable. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/As New.