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

London, United Kingdom: Selwyn and Blount, 1923. SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY FIRST EDITION - FIRST IMPRESSION Inscribed by the author to the front free end paper. The inscription is to the author C. Henry Warren and has his book-plate to the front pastedown. Provenance; came from the collection of Jonathan Gili (1943-2004, film-maker and director). First Printing. Bumped to the corners and spine ends are a little softened with minor wear. Spine is somewhat age darkened. Very mild foxing to the first and last few pages. Book sits solid and square with all pages well bound. Cloth boards are slightly faded. Minor overall signs of wear and handling commensurate with age, but a good copy. A NICE EXAMPLE OF A SCARCE SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY WITH VERY INTERESTING ASSOCIATIONS ! . Signed by Author. First Edition. Good.

London, United Kingdom: Boxtree, Macmillan Boxtree in Asssociation with London Weekend Television,, 1998. Inscribed and signed by Warren Mitchell who played the legendary Alf Garnett in the famous TV comedy on the half title page. 144pp. TV tie-in. Spin-off of London Weekend TV comedy series. As written by Johnny Speight, and performed by Warren Mitchell. And a more odious package of absurd and irrational prejudice you couldn't hope to find! ..............so says the dustjacket blurb. A clean, tight copy which is well preserved. All corners sharp. Housed in the photographic dustwrapper showing Alf Garnett in his typical guise with pipe and beloved West Ham scarf ! Very light signs of overall wear and handling commensurate with age. No tears or rips........ so a very presentable example of the dustwrapper now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. EXTREMELY SCARCE TITLE TO FIND SIGNED BY WARREN MITCHELL !. Signed by Author. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo… Read More

London: Hollis and Carter, 1950. This is the first impression of the first edition. A nice copy in the eyecatching dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped. Beautifully illustrated in full colour by BB showing the country idyll at its dreamy best ! Protected in a removable archival booksleve to preserve its condition. BB at his exquisite and unparalled best !. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Hodder and Stoughton, 1978. **** SIGNED AND DATED BY FRANCIS DURBRIDGE TO THE FFEP.....AND VERY SCARCE THUS **** A good copy with a slight spine lean. Page 37 is neatly detached but could easily be reattached as the break is clean and the page complete, please see photos. All other pages are holding though there is a degree of separation between some pages. Binding is bright, clean and well preserved. Bottom front corners have minor bumping. Previous owners name and date in pencil to front fixed endpaper remains discreet. Loosely laid in newspaper cutting of Francis Durbridge obituary. The dustwrapper has wear and some hairline tears to top and bottom of front panel, and a little more so to head of spine, with associated rubbing. Importantly there is no loss and no restoration. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Most copies were consigned to library copies so this copy is a rarity. A VERY HARD FRANCIS DURBRIDGE BOOK TO FIND..........… Read More

London: Dennis Dobson Books, 1969. Bound in the publishers blue hard boards with contrasting red title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition and is a rare and wonderful example of the early work of Ralph Steadman. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. A very bright copy. Housed in the hilarious Ralph Steadman dustwrapper which has been neatly priceclipped. Light wear and overall signs of handling otherwise a very presentable example of the dustwrapper in Very God condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A very nice copy of a somewhat uncommon Richard Ingrams and Ralph Steadman classic childrens book.. First Edition. Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Ralph Steadman. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Frederick Warne and Co., 1907. Bound in the publishers original grey covered paper boards with silver title lettering to spine and front board. Paper onlaid colour illustration remains complete and intact and very well preserved. All pages are present and correct with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. The binding is remarkably tight given the books age.This is a very early impression of this book in the same format as the first printing. The binding looks identical. The copyright date of 1907 appears on the copyright page with no other dates printed. Minor signs of handling and light overall wear to the boards but a lovely copy nontheless. Unusually the spine remains strong with no missing pieces, albeit somewhat faded, which is scarce for these particular little Beatrix Potter books. A very nice and presentable copy of a Beatrix Potter perennial favourite.. First Edition. Very Good. Illus. by Beatrix Potter. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London and Glasgow: Blackie & Son Ltd, 1954. Colour pictures by Ionicus 48pp No date as normal with Blackie books but inscription on front title page by the author 'To the three Bells with good wishes from the author Hazel Usherwood' dated September 1954. Assumed first printing. No dustwrapper. All pages present and correct and tightly bound. Lightly marked illustrated boards with minor signs of handling commensurate with age. Corners bumped. Interior pages clean and tidy. A nice copy in presentable condition. 48pp. Tally which is short for Talisman is a little yet rather useful training plane. Hazel Underwood was not a prolific author and books signed by her are very uncommon. Not easily found signed by the author.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. Illus. by Ionicus. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1926. Bound in the publishers original chocolate brown boards with contrasting caramel cloth binding strip for spine. This is the rare first printing of 1926. Cream coloured oblong paper title to front boards showing what appears to be Pooh Bear musing over a large newspaper on the ground. Contains excellent line drawings by E.H.Shepard and music by H.Fraser-Simson. All pages are present and correct and remain in well preserved condition throughout.The book is tightly bound and has been well looked after over the years. Housed in the sea green dustwrapper with contrasting dark blue title lettering and charming decoration to front and back panel. Two large hairline tears but importantly the dustwrapper remains intact. Light wear and overall signs of handling commensurate with age but this surely rates as one of the more presentable examples of the very scarce dustwrapper. Now protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book… Read More

London, United Kingdom: Routledge & Kegan Paul Limited, 1965. 306pp + fold-out table of consciousness. A very nice copy which is tightly bound. Grey dustwrapper shows slight signs of handling and a trifle of wear to head and tail of spine otherwise completely intact. I think this is a more extensive and expanded edition than the original. Explores many fascinating ideas and facts about ourselves and our surrounding universe. Very much of interest to followers and people interested in the ideas and principles of GURDJIEFF AND THE FOURTH WAY. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival book sleeve.. First Edition Thus. Near Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION THUS.

New York: Random House, 1967. Bound in the publishers stone coloured boards with red cloth to spine. This is the 'first printing' as stated on the verso of the title page in the copyright notes. Gilt title lettering to red cloth spine. Book appears very tight and unread with no inscriptions. High quality paper constitutes the pages within. All corners remain sharp. An excellent slim volume of writing based on Truman Capote's childhood memories with a particular southern flavour. A very crisp and fine copy inside and out. Many insights and clues into the classic Southern childhood of one of America's most treasured and celebrated writers.. First Edition. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

UK: Arkana Penguin Books., 1986. The 215 pages remain in fresh, clean condition throughout with no inscriptions.The binding is also in very presentable condition with only miniscule wear. An interesting book that covers both orthodox and alternative treatments for the ailments and illnesses caused by the hectic, modern day lifestyle.. Paperback. Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Chatto & Windus, 1897. **** FIRST UK EDITION AND FIRST PRINTING **** vi+298+32pp (advertisments dated Feb. 1897) Bound in very attractive contemporary sage green half leather with bright gilt title lettering to spine. All corners are sharp and book sits solid and square. Well bound. Some slight darkening and foxing to prelims and tissue guard of frontispiece. All illustrations are present and correct. Foredge a little spotted. Very clean internally. A NEAR FINE, bright copy. *** IN SHORT A VERY ATTRACTIVE, COLLECTABLE FIRST UK EDITION COPY WITH A BEAUTIFUL SHELF APPEARANCE ! *** First British edition, issued either simultaneously with the American, according to BAL, or before the American edition, according to Sadleir.....This novel resurrects the beloved character of Whiskey Dick, a plainspoken gent who has an inordinate fondness for the bar rooms and saloons of California's mining towns !. First Edition. Half-Leather. Near Fine. Illus. by With eight illustrations by… Read More

London: Secker and Warburg, 1960. Bound in the publishers blue cloth binding with bright silver title lettering to spine. This is Tennessee Williams first ever collection of short stories to be published in the United Kingdom. A scarce collection with no US equivalent ever being published. The book is in excellent, crisp condition with no inscriptions or marks. The blue cloth binding remains sharp and fresh with no bumping. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the simple yet very effective dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Very light signs of handling otherwise the dustwrapper remains remarkably fresh and clean. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. This excellent collection of twelve short stories by the master playwright contains the famous The Night Of The Iguana. A lovely, well preserved book. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request.. First Edition. Fine/Fine.

London, United Kingdom: Scribners, 1991. This is the first printing of this fascinating biography of one of England's most complex and fascinating writers. A lovely sharp copy with no inscriptions. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. No defects of note. Housed in the excellent George Underwood illustrated dustwrapper depicting a brooding Hamilton nursing a pint with the famous Brighton pier in the background. The lightest signs of handling otherwise a lovely, fine example of the dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Surprisingly scarce in this well preserved state. A must for anyone interested in the life and mind of this most uncompromising of authors. . First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

New York, U.S.A.: Grove Press, 1967. Bound in the publishers orange coloured cloth with contrasting black title lettering to spine. The 217 pages remain in crisp, fresh condition throughout and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. Cloth binding is in exceptional condition with no bumping or fading and black title lettering is sharp and definite. Housed in the charismatic dustwrapper designed by Kuhlman Associates with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Black and white photograph of William Burroughs to rear panel. Dustwrapper is in fine, presentable condition. Protected in a removable, archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph provided is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A crisp, sharp copy of this excellent Burroughs title.. First Edition. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.

UK: Headline, 1996. Bound in the publishers black hardcover with bold silver title lettering to spine. The 311 pages are in fresh,clean condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Protected in removable archival booksleeve to preserve condition. An attractive copy throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Near Fine.

London: Arco Publications with Bernard Hanison, 1959. Bound in the publishers black hardboards with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first Fitzroy edition and part 2 of The Steam House. The 176 pages are in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square. A very good+ copy. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper displaying three elephants engaged in what appears to be a fight to the death. The Fitzroy first editions of Jules Verne's work certainly display a dramatic and unique dustwrapper art. Light wear and signs of handling with hairline tear to the front panel otherwise a very good dustwrapper which has been priceclipped. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Becoming scarce in this edition which is the first thus. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A nice copy in the atmospheric dustwrapper.. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Andre Deutsch Ltd, 1983. Bound in the publishers original red cloth boards with bold gilt title lettering to spine. The 247 pages are in fresh, clean condition with a neat ownership inscription to the front endpaper and are squarely bound. Housed in the colourful dustwrapper which retains publishers original printed price on the front, inside flap. Photograph of author to the rear panel. Light overall wear mainly to the edges, otherwise the wrapper remains in very good condition with bright colour tone. An attractive book throughout.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good.

London, United Kingdom: Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2004. A beautiful copy of this mesmerising Minette Walters novel. Signed by the author to the title page in blue ink. First impression of the first edition. Fine in an equally fine dustwrapper which retains publishers printed price on front inside flap. Dustwrapper protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

New York: Scribners, 1999. A fresh, tidy copy throughout.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine.