Rare books from The Rare Book Shelf

London: Collins, 1987. Bound in the publishers original moss green cloth boards with gilt title lettering to spine. The 319 pages are in fresh, clean condition with no inscriptions. Housed in the eyecatching pictoral dustwrapper which has light overall wear, otherwise in very presentable condition. Still retains publishers original price on front, inside flap. This is Bernard Cornwell's eighth book in the popular Sharpe's series. An attractive book throughout.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

London: J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1915. Bound in the publishers olive green cloth boards with elaborate black title lettering and decoration blind stamped to the front board. Gilt and black titles to the spine. The 280 pages are in very good condition with no inscriptions and are squarely bound. Light fading to spine as is usual with this title otherwise the cloth binding in very presentable condition. Pages are dyed grey to top edges. There is the misspelling " litttle " to line 11 of page 213 which is the sign of the First Edition. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and we are happy to send more images on request. An attractive example of this classic Conrad book.. First Edition. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.

London, United Kingdom: Jonathan Cape, 1940. Bound in the publishers fine weave green cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. The 399 pages remain in clean, presentable condition. A neat ownership inscription to the half title page otherwise no inscriptions. Gilt title lettering to spine is sharp and legible. Title has been blind stamped to front cover as published. Double matching illustrated endpapers depicting a map of the Norfolk Broads to front and rear of book remain bright with no fading. Numerous black and white illustrations support the text throughout. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and we are happy to send more images on request. Overall a pleasing copy of this excellent Arthur Ransome title and rather elusive in the First Edition.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. FIRST EDITION.

London: Collins, 1988. Bound in the publishers blue cloth with gilt title lettering to spine. The pages 284 remain in fresh, clean condition throughout with no inscriptions and are tightly bound. Binding is sharp with no bumping to corners. Book sits solid and square. Housed in the distinctive pictorial wraparound dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Dustwrapper is in excellent condition with no fading and vibrant colour tone and is considered fine. 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 lovely copy of this elusive Jack Aubrey title and rarely found in this condition.. First Edition. Fine/Fine. FIRST EDITION.

London: George Newnes Limited, 1965. Bound in the publishers green cloth with gilt title lettering and illustration to spine and front board. The 190 pages remain in fresh, clean condition and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Top edge of pages dyed green as published. Gilt title lettering to spine and front board remain sharp and definite. Housed in the colourful Henry Ford dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Delightful dustwrapper artwork. Slight wear to the top of spine and overall light signs of handling otherwise dustwrapper remains fresh and bright with excellent colour tone. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and dustwrapper are available on request. A very tidy copy of an increasingly scarce Richmal Crompton William book.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Henry Ford.

New York: Random House, 1955. Bound in the publishers fine weave black cloth with gilt title lettering on blue and green title blocks to front panel and spine. The 406 pages remain in fresh, clean condition and are tightly bound. Discreet ownership inscription to front paste down otherwise interior of book is very clean. Book sits solid and square with all hinges strong. Housed in the distinctive dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light wear, creasing and signs of handling mainly to head and heel of spine otherwise dustwrapper is in very good condition. Colours remain fresh and vibrant with no fading. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. The photograph supplied is a picture of the book and the dustwrapper and we are happy to send more images on request. A very presentable copy of this most interesting Paul Bowles title.. First Edition. Near Fine/Very Good. FIRST EDITION.

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.

London: Michael Joseph, 1965. Bound in the publishers sage green hard covers with gilt title lettering to spine. This is the first impression of the first edition of a scarce Dick Francis title. The 255 pages remain in very presentable condition and are tightly bound. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Previous owners name to front free endapaper remains discreet. A very presentable copy inside and out. Housed in the vibrant green coloured dustwrapper with contrasting red title lettering to spine and front panel. Publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. Light wear and chipping to the edges mainly at the vulnerable head and heel of spine but nontheless a very decent example of the famous Richard Barton designed dustwrapper. Not easy to encounter in this condition. The book maintains a very presentable shelf appearance. The exciting artwork and vibrant colours combine to create a picture of compelling realism. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its… Read More

London: Geoffrey Bles, 1956. Bound in the publishers original blue boards with silver title lettering to spine. This is the second impression of the first edition. A notoriously elusive Narnia title to encounter in the first or early impressions. All pages are present and correct. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Housed in the beautiful Pauline Baynes dustwrapper with the illustrators exquisite silver chair to the front panel. Light wear and signs of handling otherwise a most presentable example of the dustwrapper. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. A jolly nice copy !. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good +. Illus. by Pauline Baynes. FIRST EDITION.