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Undated ..... but circa 1922: Oxford University Press OUP *** An extremely rare illustrated first edition to find with the surviving dustwrapper. *** Rare First Limited Edition Being only 1 of 30 copies (please see photos) although this and indeed all thirty copies are unnumbered. Folio size.14" x 11" inches An incredible fantasy fairy tale book. 95 pages with almost every page illustrated including many in colour with all plates by Job. A poignant legacy of Princess Marie who during her times spent in Paris and her coronation as queen wrote this stunning fairy tale of a princess and eagles. The book seems to be in overall sound condition. The binding is still very bright and clean. A little worn to the spine ends. The spine is also a little discoloured at the top. Corner tips are very mildly bumped. The book sits solid and square. Endpapers have some foxing. All of the interior pages are still remarkably clean with the odd blemish of sporadic foxing here and there. The binding is very…
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RARE ! MARIE QUEEN OF ROUMANIA *STORY OF NAUGHTY KILDEEN* 1/30 OUP DW ILLUS JOB
by Marie Queen of Roumania,
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RARE SIGNED Albert Finney playing Hamlet National Theatre SIGNED Dennis Quilley
by Albert Finney playing Hamlet and Dennis Quilley as his father's ghost.
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London, United Kingdom: National Theatre, 1977. Hamlet London:c.1977 . theatre programme from the National Theatre, with Albert Finney playing Hamlet and Dennis Quilley as his father's ghost. The programme signed by both actors, good condition, includes press cutting of the production at the Old Vic. IN OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH LIGHT SIGNS OF HANDLING AND VERY MINOR WEAR. IN SHORT A PRESENTABLE SIGNED ALBERT FINNEY PIECE OF SCARCE THEATRE EPHEMERA ! . Signed by Authors. First Edition. Very Good. FIRST EDITION.
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RARE SIGNED Cora E.M.Paterson THE WINDMILL MAN
by Audley Hay Johnston
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UNDATED..... PRESUMED FIRST EDITIONSigned and inscribed by Cora E.M.Paterson (illustrator).Adapted from Frederick Bowyer's play. A Rare childrens book.....which previously belonged to the father of the illustrator, with his stamp to top of ffep and rear fixed endpaper. Also loosely laid in is an envelope addressed - probably in the illustrator's hand - to a Miss LE Paterson with a small newspaper cutting review of the book inside.... which has been hand dated.Front board showing a picture of a Dutch man and a windmill. A very good, sharp cornered copy which remains well bound and square. Binding still very bright. Dustwrapper is not price clipped and has overall signs of handling and surface rubbing and minor wear. Slightly chipped at corners and top and bottom of the spine which is also age darkened. Somewhat dusty and marked overall, but still a well preserved example of the scarce dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve.
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RUSSIA
by Louis Segal
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London, United Kingdom: W.H. Allen, 1944. Red illustrated dustwrapper. Blue cloth hardback with brown lettering. Remains clear and legible throughout on tanned and foxed pages. map and b/w illustrations 262pp. From the Foundation of the State to Hitler's Invasion with Calendar of events covering over 1,000 years. Black and white illustrations support the text. SCARCE and UNCOMMON SIGNED TITLE by this author.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good +. FIRST EDITION.
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The Ragman's Daughter
by Sillitoe, Alan
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London, United Kingdom: Pan, 1963. A nice vintage paperback copy of a Sillitoe classic. Paperback. Good+. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.
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The Rat
by Grass, Gunther
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- 9780436187728
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London: Secker and Warburg, 1987. Bound in the publishers black hardcover with gilt title lettering to spine. The 358 pages remain in fine condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Housed in the fine black matching dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Book sits square and solid. Dustwrapper is protected in removable archival sleeve to preserve condition. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images at your request. A superior copy.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.
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Rat Race
by Francis, Dick
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London: Michael Joseph, 1970. Bound in the publishers turquoise green boards with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition. All pages are present and correct with previous owners name to ffep. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. A very decent copy inside and out. Housed in the Very Good dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light creasing to the edges and overall signs of handling commensurate with age otherwise a nice example of the famous dustwrapper. The first glass of wine I have ever seen with a free Cesna light aircraft floating inside it ! Mind you, first of all you have to get past the gun placed rather menacingly on the top of the glass. One wonders what the second glass might produce ? A full size replica of the QE2 perhaps ! Dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A very presentable Dick…
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by Bradbury, Malcolm
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London: Secker and Warburg, 1983. Bound in publishers original black cloth with gilt title lettering to spine with the 310 pages remaining in excellent condition throughout with no marks or inscriptions. Housed in the distinctive dustjacket which still retains the original printed price of 7.95 UK Pounds on the front, inside flap. This novel from the author of The History Man was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for fiction. A tidy, presentable copy throughoutt which has been well looked after over the years.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine.
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The Reavers * SIGNED *
by Fraser, George MacDonald
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London: Harper Collins, 2007. Bound in the publishers black hard boards with bold gilt title lettering to the spine this is the first impression of the first edition. Signed to the front free endpaper by the late George Macdonald Fraser with no further inscriptions. Double matching illustrated endpapers to front and rear of book. A mint unopened copy in brand new condition. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper is in mint condition. Protected in a removable archival book sleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. An exceptional copy of this hilarious borders burlesque by George Macdonald Fraser with signed copies already becoming scarce.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Very Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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A Record Of Meetings.
by Ouspensky, P.D.
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UK: Arkana Penguin Books., 1992. A very tidy example of this Ouspensky title that gives a detailed record of some of the meetings held between 1930 and 1947.The 662 pages are in fresh, presentable condition with no inscriptions as is the binding which retains excellent colour tone. A fascinating insight into one of the Worlds foremost exponents of Gurdjieff and the fourth way. The Rare Book Shelf have a small stock covering most of the iimportant Gurdjieff - Ouspensky titles.. Paperback. Near Fine.
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Red Dirt Marijuana and Other Tastes
by Southern, Terry
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New York: New American Library, 1967. A collection of short stories by one of Americas funniest writers who has been compared by many to Lenny Bruce.The book is in near excellent condition throughout with all 246 pages remaining fresh and clean and squarely bound to spine. Neat inscription to front end paper. Finished in charcoal grey cloth boards with distinctive red title lettering to spine.The dustjacket is also in near fine condition bearing an enigmatic photograph to the front panel by Robert Dudas. Still retaining original publishers price of $5.50. Protected by a plastic archival sleeve to preserve its present condition. An attractive book throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine.
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The Red and the Green
by Murdoch, Iris
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London: Chatto & Windus, 1965. Bound in the publishers black hard cover with gilt title lettering to spine. The 318 pages remain in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions or foxing and are tightly bound. Book sits soild and square. All corners are sharp with no bumping. Gilt title lettering remains sharp and definite. A fresh copy, inside and out. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light signs of handling with one small closed tear to the back panel otherwise the dustwrapper is near fine. Protected in a removeable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. An attractive collectors copy.. First Edition. Fine/Near Fine.
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The Remains Of The Day
by Ishiguro, Kazuo
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London: Faber and Faber, 1989. Bound in the publishers black hardcover with contrasting white title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition. Inscription to the front free endpaper otherwise the 245 pages remain in excellent condition. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. A near fine copy inside and out. Housed in the near fine dustwrapper with the ever present very slight fading to the spine. 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 avaialble on request. A lovely, sharp copy of this Booker Prize Winner which was made into a critically acclaimed film of the same name.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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The Remembered Visit : A Story Taken From Life
by Gorey, Edward
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1965. Bound in the publishers illustrated paper covered hard boards this is the first impression of the first edition of another one of Edward Goreys weird and wonderful tales. All pages are present and correct and are tightly bound. Gift inscription to dedication page. No foxing or marks to the pages having been well protected by the boards over the years. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Light shelfwear to bottom edge of boards. Profusely and painstakingly illustrated throughout by the author. An attractive book inside and out. Housed in the matching wraparound Edward Gorey illustrated dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped. Overall light wear and signs of handling. The dustwrapper is slightly dusty. A tad darkened to the spine as is usual otherwise a very presentable example of the dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A…
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Requiem ( SIGNED LIMITED EDITION )
by Wolfe, Humbert
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London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1927. Bound in the publishers fine weave black cloth with silver title label to spine. This is the special signed edition published on April 27th, 1927. There were 275 copies of Requiem printed on hand-made paper and SIGNED by the author of which this is Number 122 The first impression of the ordinary edition was published on April 28th, 1927 which makes this effectively the true first edition by one day. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. There is a spare title label tipped into the rear pastedown which is a nice touch and a characteristic of well made books from a bygone age. All pages are present and correct. Black cloth binding remains in very presentable condition. Unusually for a volume of this great age the handmade paper pages remain virtually free of foxing. A tribute to the quality used in the paper production no doubt. Housed in the plain cream dustwrapper which has light overall signs of handling and wear mainly to head and tail of spine…
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The Rescue Flight
by Johns, Captain W.E.
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London, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, 1948. This copy states 'First published 1939, reprinted.... 1948' on the verso of the title page indicating the second printing. Foxed to top and foredge of pages otherwise a very clean copy. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper showing Biggles in full flying uniform, including raised goggles and leather flight cap set against a rapidly dimming blue sky, as the sun goes down. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper is now protected in a removable archival book sleeve to preserve its condition. A very decent copy.. Second Printing. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Alfred Sindall. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Second Printing.
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Riding for Gold
by Cooper, Barbara and Pontifex, Jane
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Compass Equestrian, 1998. Everything and more that the Equestrian lover needs to know about 50 years of horse trials and events.Full of invaluable knowledge. There is a foreword by H.R.H The Princess Royal who is of course no stranger to the sport Herself having represented the UK on many occassions. An almost flawless book that would make an excellent gift and wonderful addition to any serious equestrian book collection.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine.
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Riding the Iron Rooster By Train Through China
by Theroux, Paul
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London, United Kingdom: Hamish Hamilton, 1988. A nice first printing with no inscriptions. First printing with full number line 1-10. Dustwrapper retains original publishers price on front inside flap. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Very presentable.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.
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Rip Van Winkle
by Irving, Washington Rackham, Arthur
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London, United Kingdom: Heinemann, 1924. Bound in the publishers original green cloth. 62pp of text. With 51 mounted full colour illustrations by the creative and imaginative hand of Arthur Rackham to the rear of book after the text. Each one is protected by a titled tissue guard and mounted on heavy dark sage green art paper stock. Housed in the incredibly rare original dustwrapper. Now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A nice copy of this childrens classic which showcases Arthur Rackham's genius work at its finest . 8th Printing. Cloth. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Arthur Rackham. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 8th Printing.
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by Francis, Dick
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- 9780718116361
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London: Michael Joseph, 1977. Bound in the publishers black boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 251 pages are in fresh, crisp condirtion with no inscriptions. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper is in fine condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A bright copy of this excellent Dick Francis title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.
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