Search Results: Titles starting with O from Brought to Book Ltd

UK: The Crime Club, Collins, 1935. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Near Fine. Obelists Fly High by C. Daly King First Edition The Crime Club Collins 1935. A VG+ example completely free of any inscriptions or marks. No foxing and just a touch of toning to spine. Later state dust jacket is c.1939. Near fine and with no fading.

USA: Knopf, 1933. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Obelists At Sea by C. Daly King Signed by Vincent Starrett First Edition Knopf 1933. From the private library of Vincent Starrett and with his personal bookplate to front pastedown and signature to half title page. A fine copy with no signs of wear. Contents are clean and unblemished and covers unmarked. In a bright VG dust jacket with no darkening to spine. Not price clipped.

UK: John Heritage, 1932. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Obelists At Sea by C. Daly King First Edition John Heritage 1932. London. A VG+ copy that has no inscriptions or signs of ownership. Contents and edges clean and unblemished. Covers have no bumping to corners or rubbing to green lettering on spine. In original (seldom seen) VG dust jacket with toning to spine. Publisher's printed price of 7/6 net. Precedes the US edition (1933). Scarce. "Obelists at Sea" is a mystery novel written by C. Daly King and published in 1932. The story follows the character of Dickson McCunn, a retired grocer who sets out on a sea voyage in search of adventure. On board the ship, he meets a diverse group of passengers, including a wealthy businessman, a beautiful woman, and a group of eccentric individuals known as the "obelists," who are obsessed with solving puzzles and riddles. When a mysterious death occurs on board, McCunn becomes embroiled in a complex and… Read More

UK: First Edition Library , 1982. Facsimile . Hardcover. As New/As New. Octopussy and the Living Daylights by Ian Fleming First Edition Library 1982. A mint copy in like dust jacket and slipcase. Factory sealed with shrink wrap unopened.

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Octopussy and the Living Daylights by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1966. A fine copy that appears unread. No previous owner's name inscriptions, contents and edges free of foxing or toning. In original fine dust jacket with no creasing, tears or loss. Not price clipped and without the more common 'Jonathan Cape' sticker affixed. "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" is a posthumously published collection of two short stories written by Ian Fleming, featuring James Bond. The stories were published together in a single volume in 1966, a year after Fleming's death. 1. "Octopussy" - In this story, James Bond investigates the mysterious death of Major Dexter Smythe, a former World War II comrade who has amassed a treasure trove of stolen jewels. Bond is sent to Jamaica, where he confronts Smythe's daughter, Octopussy, and uncovers the secrets behind her father's ill-gotten… Read More

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Octopussy and The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1966. A fine copy. Appears as new and unread. No previous owner's marks or inscriptions and no foxing or toning. Covers completely unmarked and unblemished. In original fine dust jacket. Not price clipped and with publisher's printed price of 10s.6d. net. "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" is a collection of two short stories by Ian Fleming featuring the iconic British spy, James Bond. In "Octopussy," Bond investigates the mysterious death of Major Dexter Smythe, a retired British army officer living in Jamaica. Bond uncovers a tale of greed, betrayal, and revenge revolving around a valuable cache of Nazi gold hidden during World War II. In "The Living Daylights," Bond is assigned to carry out an assassination mission in Berlin during the Cold War. His target is a Soviet sniper, codenamed… Read More

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. Octopussy and The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1966. A fine copy. Free of any previous owner's inscriptions or marks. No foxing to contents or edges and unblemished throughout. Covers without bumping or rubbing. In original VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped and without the more common overpriced Cape sticker to front flap. "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" is a collection of two short stories by Ian Fleming featuring the iconic British spy, James Bond. In "Octopussy," Bond investigates the mysterious death of Major Dexter Smythe, a retired British army officer living in Jamaica. Bond uncovers a tale of greed, betrayal, and revenge revolving around a valuable cache of Nazi gold hidden during World War II. In "The Living Daylights," Bond is assigned to carry out an assassination mission in Berlin during the Cold War. His target is a Soviet sniper,… Read More

UK: John Murray, 1941. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good+. Odd - But Even So by P.C. Wren Dust Jacket Only First Edition John Murray 1941. A VG+ example with no chips, tears or loss. Spine unfaded and original printed price of 7/6 on front flap.

UK: Methuen, 1931. 2nd Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good+. Oddways by Herbert Adams Dust Jacket Only Methuen 1931. Second impression. A bright VG+ example.

USA: Little, Brown & Co, 1941. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. The Odor of Violets by Baynard Kendrick First Edition Little, Brown & Company 1941. Boston. A fine copy. No inscriptions or marks, contents and edges free of foxing and cloth covers unblemished. No bumping or rubbing to corners or edges. In original VG pictorial dust jacket with no fading to spine and not price clipped. "The Odor of Violets" is a mystery novel written by Baynard Kendrick. It features the character Captain Duncan Maclain, a blind detective who uses his keen sense of smell, along with his other senses, to solve crimes. In this novel, Maclain becomes embroiled in a complex and intriguing case. His unique approach to crime-solving, along with his intelligence and resourcefulness, sets the stage for a captivating and atmospheric mystery. Baynard Kendrick's series of novels featuring Captain Duncan Maclain are known for their distinctive and innovative detective character, making… Read More

USA: Little, Brown & Co, 1941. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. The Odor of Violets by Baynard Kendrick First Edition Little, Brown & Company 1941. Boston. A fine copy. No previous owner's name inscriptions and no foxing or toning to contents or edges. Covers are clean and completely unblemished. In original fine dust jacket. No chips, tears or loss and no fading to colour on spine. Not price clipped. An excellent copy. "The Odor of Violets" by Baynard Kendrick is a classic mystery novel featuring his detective character, Duncan Maclain. Maclain is a blind private investigator who is asked to look into the suspicious death of a wealthy businessman, Roger Ashley. As Maclain begins his investigation, he quickly realizes that Ashley's death is connected to a series of mysterious thefts from a local jewelry store. With the help of his assistant, Spud Savage, Maclain follows a trail of clues that leads him to a group of wealthy socialites and a shocking… Read More

UK: Sampson Low, 1929. Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. The Office Wife by Faith Baldwin Reprint Sampson Low c.1929. A near fine copy with no inscriptions. Covers bright and unblemished. In original near fine dust jacket with no loss.

UK: Robert Hale, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. The Offshore Conspiracy by John Newton Chance First Edition Robert Hale 1988. No previous owner's inscriptions. Covers are fine and unmarked. In a near fine dust jacket, not price clipped.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1920. Early Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Oh Joshua! by Taffrail Early Reprint Hodder & Stoughton c 1920. No inscriptions, lightly foxed prelims. Covers near fine in near VG internally strengthened dust jacket.

UK: Chapman & Hall, 1841. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens First Edition Chapman & Hall 1841. 'Complete in one Volume'. A near VG copy. Name inscription to fep. No loose or damaged pages, contents unblemished throughout. Marbled ep's have no cracking or splitting at all. Original publisher's blind stamped covers are lightly marked. "The Old Curiosity Shop" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a serial in 1840-41. The story follows the journey of a young girl named Nell Trent, who lives with her grandfather in the titular curiosity shop in London. When her grandfather loses all their money in gambling, they set off on a journey to find a new home and a way to support themselves. Along the way, they encounter a host of colorful characters, including the villainous Quilp, who is determined to harm Nell and her grandfather. The novel is a critique of the greed and corruption of the era, and explores… Read More

UK: Newnes, 1926. First Thus . Soft cover. Very Good. Old Ebbie: Detective Up-to-date by F.A.M. Webster First Thus Newnes c.1926. A bright near VG copy with no loose or damaged pages. Contents clean and unblemished throughout and no inscriptions or marks. Back page has fragment of paper (loosely) pasted partially. "Old Ebbie: Detective Up-to-date" by F.A.M. Webster is a thrilling mystery novel featuring the seasoned detective, Ebenezer Gryce. Set in New York City, Ebbie tackles a complex case involving blackmail, deception, and murder. The story unfolds as Ebbie employs his sharp intellect and modern investigative techniques to unravel the truth. With a keen eye for detail, Gryce navigates through a web of suspects, each hiding dark secrets. As the suspense builds, Ebbie's wit and experience shine, making this novel a captivating journey into the world of crime-solving, showcasing the timeless brilliance of a detective ahead of his time.

UK: Herbert Jenkins, 1951. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. The Old Reliable by P.G. Wodehouse First Edition First Impression Herbert Jenkins 1951. No inscriptions, unblemished throughout. Covers fine in original VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped.

UK: Herbert Jenkins, 1933. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Ole Biskit by Jan Stewer First Edition Herbert Jenkins 1933. Completely free of inscriptions, lightly foxed edges. Covers completely unmarked. A fine copy in slightly chipped near VG dust jacket.

UK: Cassell, 1937. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Fine. Oleander River by GB Stern First Edition Cassell 1937. Covers VG+, in an excellent dust jacket, correctly priced 7/6. Fine.

UK: First Edition Library , 1982. Facsimile . Hardcover. As New/As New. On Her Majesty's Secret Service by Ian Fleming First Edition Library 1982. A mint copy in like dust jacket and slipcase. Factory sealed with shrink wrap unopened.