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

London, United Kingdom: Hutchinson & Co., 1936. Bound in the publishers aqua green cloth with contrasting black title lettering to spine and front board. This copy has been signed by Fred Perry in blue ink to a white label which has been affixed to the title page. All pages are present and correct and tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. 34 black and white photographs of the illustrious player's career support the text throughout. There is a foreword to the book by the other great player of that golden era in English tennis, H.W. Austin or 'Bunny' as he became affectionately known by the tennis adoring public. Many of the lessons, guidelines and tips are still extremely valuable and relevant in the present, even with the speed at which the modern day game is played out. An excellent and informative book displaying all of the fundamental skills and more on the game of Lawn Tennis. Light foxing to the prelims otherwise a very clean and tidy copy. Housed in… Read More

London: Allen Lane in Association with Rex Collings, 1977. A very nice copy with no inscriptions. Dustwrapper has minor signs of handling and very little wear. Neatly priceclipped. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Very presentable.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by A. Wainwright. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London circa 1890s -1900s.: Frederick Warne and Co The "Albion" Edition. Full red leather binding with blind stamp of KING EDWARD GRAMMAR SCHOOL TO FRONT BOARD IN GOLD AND THE SAME TO REAR BUT NOT GILDED. Same school prize label affixed to front fixed endpaper. Lovely marbled double endpapers and all edges the same. Somewhat rubbed to all edges and moreso to spine ends and corners. Leather binding is chafed overall. Superficial marking to boards commensurate with age. Double gilt tooling lines at top and bottom of covers. Spine has gold gilt title lettering on black band on raised bands. Binding still very strong and pages secure. Very clean and fresh internally with only light sporadic foxing to prelims. Overall a tactile copy which retains a nice patina ! A SOLID, SOUND, DECENT COPY IN ABOUT GOOD CONDITION.......which will still appeal to the collector. 627 pages. Includes "The Borderers", Drama. States complete works except " The Prelude". Size: 5 3/4 X 7 3/4. . Good.

Simon and Schuster, 1967. An excellent copy throughout.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. FIRST EDITION.

GUILD and BCA, 1987. E.M. Forsters captivating novel centred on an outpost in colonial Indias days of the Raj. 371 clean fresh pages finished in original blue cloth boards with silver title lettering to spine.Book is tightly bound and looks possibly unread.No inscriptions.Beautiful floral dustjacket with Forsters photographic portrait on the back which has not been priceclipped in anyway.Who can forget David Leans film adaptation of the same name starring among others Alec Guinness and James Fox. A Goodlooking book that would make an excellent addition to any collection. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good.

London: Collins Crime Club, 1970. A respectable copy overall. Dustwraper is protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preseve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwraper are available on request. The Rare Book Shelf carries an interesting stock of first edition Agatha Christie titles.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good.

Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.A.: St Martins Pr, 1985. Bound in the publishers black boards with gilt title lettering to spine. The 183 pages remain in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. The binding is in fine condition with no marks or blemishes. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper which retains publishers printed price on the front inside flap. Slight creasing and light wear to the edges otherwise the dustwrapper is in very good condition. Placed in a removeable plastic sleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good.

USA: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970. Bound in the publishers yellow hard boards with contrasting black title lettering to spine. The 46 pages remain in fresh, clean condition throughout with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Profusely illustrated throughout with the ininmitable black and white drawings of Edward Gorey. Double matching vivid orange endpapers to front and rear of book. Black title lettering to spine remains sharp and legible. A nice copy inside and out. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive yellow dustwrapper with front illustration by Edward Gorey. Light wear and overall signs of handling otherwise a presentable example of this attractive dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwraper are available at your request. An attractive copy of this Edward Fenton first edition with the weird and wonderful drawings of Edward Gorey. Becoming scarce in this condition.. First Edition. Near… Read More

United Kingdom: Viking, 1994. Bound in the publishers blue cloth hard covers with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 279 pages are in fresh clean condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which retains publishers printed price on front inside flap and is in fine condition. Book sits solid and square. Protected in removable archival jacket to preserve its condition. The Rare Book Shelf are happy to send photographs of this book on request. A lovely copy of this interesting title from the man who could write as well as act.. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1943. Bound in the publishers emerald green cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. The 302 pages remain in fresh, clean condition with one neat gift inscription to verso of front endpaper. Gilt title lettering is sharp and legible. Double matching illustrated endpapers of colour maps to front and rear of book are in very nice condition with no marks or fading. Title of book blindstamped to front board as published. Numerous black and white illustrations support the text throughout. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and we are happy to send more images on request. Overall an attractive copy of this increasingly scarce Arthur Ransome First Edition title.. First Edition. Very Good/No Jacket. FIRST EDITION.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1983. Bound in the publishers brown cloth with copper coloured title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition with a full number line of 1-10. A sharp, tight copy in excellent condition. Signed, dated and inscribed by the author to the half title page in blue ink. Housed in the intriguing dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper in excellent condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A scarce signed first printing by the legendary Beat generation writer who continues to have a massive influence and following in the modern world. Images of both the book and the dustwrapper are available at your request.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Peter Owen, 1966. This is the first printing of this uncommon collection of short stories by the wife of the celebrated beat poet and writer Paul Bowles. A sharp and tight copy bound in the publishers original pale grey boards with gilt title lettering to spine. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions. Housed in the vivid dustwrapper designed by Keith Cunningham. Lightly rubbed and slightly dusty overall, but a nice example of the dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. Jane Bowles was an accomplished and stylish novelist and this collection of short stories certainly reflects that.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

BCA, 1977. Bound in the publishers blue hard covers with gilt title lettering to spine. The 335 pages are in presentable condition with no inscriptions. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which has light wear and creasing overall mainly to the edges but is still intact with very good colour tone. A nice copy of this popular Jean Plaidy novel.. Very Good/Very Good.

New York, U.S.A.: G.P. Putnam, 1989. Bound in the publishers pink paper covered boards with blue to spine. Bold silver title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition with a full number line of 1-10 in the copyright notes. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Parker picks up where Chandler left off on his unfinished seventh Philip Marlowe crime adventure. The book was incomplete at the time of Chandler's death. Housed in the superb Ann Spinelli designed dustwrapper with the classic detective - dame picture to the front panel. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper displays the 8910 code on the bottom inside flap indicating the books true first printing status. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A nice copy of a classic Raymond Chandler crime caper !. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

London: Simon and Schuster, 1996. Bound in black cloth with gilt title lettering to spine,pages are clean and fresh throughout with no inscriptions. Housed in the vibrant dustjacket which still shows the original price of12.99 on front inside flap. Ben Eltons excellent fourth book!. First Edition. Fine/Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Paul Hamlyn, 1969. Every thing you needed to know about porcelain in a concise yet very insightful manner. The author is well versed in her chosen subject. A nice, tightly bound copy in soft illustrated wrappers. Very clean. Previous owners name to the top rear of cover remains quite discreet. Luneville, Worcester, Coalport, T'ang, Chelsea to name but a few examples of the porcelain featured in this book. A must for the amateur collector and somewhat indispensable !. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Peter Morter and Design Bureau. FIRST EDITION.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1992. A very nice copy in similar dustwrapper which has not been priceclipped. A first printing. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Signed by Alice Walker in black ink to the title page.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1944. A humorous little book full of prayers and graces accompanied by some wonderful line drawings. Gilt title lettering to spine and gilt motif to front blue cloth cover. A fresh presentable book throughout.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Mervyn Peake.

London, United Kingdom: Macmillan, 2005. A very nice copy indeed signed by the author to the title page with no further inscriptions. Read all about it ! Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve. Many black and white photographs inside the text. A first printing with the full number line of 123456789. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good.

Collins for the Crime Club, 1986. EILEEN DEWHURST A Private Prosecution *** SIGNED TWICE *** Publisher: Collins Crime Club, London. Publication Date: 1986 Binding: Hard Cover Book Condition: Near Fine Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good First edition and first printing. A very clean, tight copy which has been signed twice by the author, first on the ffep with an inscription signed simply Eileen and then signed again above her name on the title page. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Very clean internally. Pages are a little age toned. Minimal signs of handling to binding. A near fine copy. Dustwrapper has a little minor creasing to edges and light signs of overall handling. Two small hairline tears to top edge. A very good example of the dustwrapper which is now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. OVERALL A VERY NICE EXAMPLE AND A RARE TO FIND TITLE SIGNED BY EILEEN DEWHURST !. First Edition.