| Author |
Title |
Description |
Price |
| PADGETT LEWIS |
Mutant |
New York, Gnome Press, 1953,
Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First US Edition. Slight offsetting to the end-papers otherwise a near fine copy in a D/W which is quite foxed to the verso and rubbed to the head of the spine. A novel about a persecuted community of super-telepaths |
£65
|
| PATTERSON HARRY - JACK HIGGINS |
The Graveyard Shift |
London, John Long, 1965,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Foxing to the page edges and the early/late pages of the book. Several of the page corners are dog-eared. There is a tear to page 31 (un-repaired). Overall therefore only a "good" classification for this book (which is not ex-library). No D/W. Still scarce |
£65
|
| PAUL STEWART AND CHRIS RIDDELL |
Beyond the Deepwoods |
London, Doubleday, 1998,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. First volume in the Edge Chronicles. Since I recommended this book, several years ago, as "one for the Pension Fund" at £75, this book has increased in value 10-fold. It still has further to go and remains highly recommended |
£750
|
| PAWSON STUART |
The Picasso Scam |
London, Headline, 1995,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges a little tanned otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author. The first Detective Inspector Charlie Priest novel |
£275
|
| PAWSON STUART |
The Mushroom Man |
London, Headline, 1995,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned otherwise a near fine copy in like D/W with a hint of creasing at the top of the spine. Signed by the Author. The second and scarcest Detective Inspector Charlie Priest novel |
£250
|
| PAWSON STUART |
The Judas Sheep |
London, Headline, 1996,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges a little tanned otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author. The third Detective Inspector Charlie Priest novel |
£150
|
| PAWSON STUART |
Deadly Friends |
London, Headline, 1998,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges a little tanned otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author. The fifth Detective Inspector Charlie Priest novel. |
£125
|
| PAWSON STUART |
Some By Fire |
London, Headline, 1999,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges a little tanned otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author. The sixth Detective Inspector Charlie Priest novel. |
£125
|
| PEACOCK JOHN |
Fashion Accessories |
London, Thames & Hudson, 2000,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. The complete 20th century sourcebook with 2,000 colour illustrations. A fine copy in like D/W |
£20
|
| PEARS IAIN |
The Raphael Affair |
London, Gollancz, 1990,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. The first book by the acknowledged master of the art mystery set in Rome. Highly recommended. |
£295
|
| PEARS IAIN |
The Bernini Bust |
London, Gollancz, 1992,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£195
|
| PEARS IAIN |
The Raphael Affair |
London, Gollancz, 1990,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the titlle page. First book introducing Jonathan Argyll, the English art historian, and General Bottando of the Italian National Art Theft Squad and his Assistant, Flavia di Stefano. |
£350
|
| PEARS IAIN |
The Titian Committee |
London, Gollancz, 1991,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. The Author's second art crime novel featuring General Bottando of Rome's Art Theft Squad. |
£125
|
| PEARS IAIN |
The Bernini Bust |
London, Gollancz, 1992,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. Scarce |
£195
|
| PEARS IAIN |
The Last Judgement |
London, Gollancz, 1993,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. |
£50
|
| PEARS IAIN |
Giotto's Hand |
London, Harper Collins, 1994,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. |
£195
|
| PERDUE VIRGINIA |
Alarum and Excursion |
London, Jarrolds, 1947,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A few spots of foxing to the fore-edge otherwise a fine copy in like publisher's price-clipped D/W |
£20
|
| PEREZ REVERTE ARTURO |
The Flanders Panel |
London, Harvill Press, 1994,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. An incredibly scarce book by this highly-regarded Spanish author. A tiny print run makes this book extremely elusive; indeed several other dealers have commented that it does not exist as it so difficult to find! One for the Pension Fund! |
£950
|
| PEREZ REVERTE ARTURO |
The Seville Communion |
London, Harvill Press, 1998,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£40
|
| PEREZ REVERTE ARTURO |
The Fencing Master |
London, Harvill Press, 1999,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£65
|
| PERRY ANNE |
Callander Square |
London, Robert Hale, 1980,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. An erased price from the front paste-down otherwise a fine copy in a very nearly fine D/W with just a hint of rubbing at the spine tips. Anne Perry's extremely scarce second book in really nice condition |
£500
|
| PERRY ANNE |
The Cater Street Hangman |
London, Robert Hale, 1979,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned (due to the poor quality of paper used) otherwise a near fine copy in a fine D/W. One of the rarest novels of detective fiction produced in the last 30 years or so and the first copy that I have handled. Even the Author does not have a copy of her own! Signed by the Author. 1st book. Highly recommended. |
£1800
|
| PERRY ANNE |
Death in the Devil's Acre |
London, Souvenir Press, 1991,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£57
|
| PETER ALLISS GOLF |
Through the Looking Glass My World of Golf |
London, Cassell, 1963,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A VG copy in like D/W. Signed by Peter Alliss and by numerous other signatories who attended a charity golf tournament including: Sean Connery, Joe Davis (ex-World Snooker Champion), Stanley Baker (famous actor), Ken Bousfield (golfer) and Dai Rees (golfer). There are 9 other signatories (unrecognisable). |
£250
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
One Corpse Too Many |
London, Macmillan, 1979,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A few spots of foxing to the top edge otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author to the title page: "To Millie, Stan and Ted/ with best wishes/ from/ Edith / 'Ellis Peters',/ May 1982". The inscription is to neighbours of Edith Pargeter when she lived in Madeley, Shropshire |
£650
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
A Morbid Taste for Bones |
London, Macmillan, 1977,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A hint of foxing to the page edges otherwise a fine copy in a very fine D/W. Laid in is a signed book-plate by the Author. The first Brother Cadfael mystery |
£650
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Potter's Field |
London, Headline, 1989,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Usual slight page tanning otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author on the half title: "That you have enjoyed your/ weekend in the company of/ Brother Cadfael, and will come/ again to Shrewsbury,/ is the sincere wish of/ Ellis Peters". |
£70
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
Summer of the Danes |
London, Headline, 1991,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Usual slight page tanning otherwise a fine copy in like D/W with just a hint of spine fade. Inscribed by the Author on the half title: "Signed with the hope that/ you have enjoyed your/ weekend in/ Brother Cadfael's/ company, and will come again/ to Shrewsbury/ with best wishes/ Ellis Peters". |
£85
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Holy Thief |
London, Headline, 1992,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Usual slight page tanning otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author on the half title: "With the hope that you have/ enjoyed your weekend in/ Shrewsbury in the company/ of Brother Cadfael, and/ will visit us again,/ Ellis Peters". Laid in is a 19 line hand-written (Lindisfarne Gospels) card written by the late Ellis Peters and signed by her as both Ellis Peters and Edith Pargeter (her real name). |
£SOLD
|
| PETERS ELLIS - ROBIN WHITEMAN |
The Cadfael Companion |
London, Macdonald, 1991,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author by Robin Whiteman with an introduction by Ellis Peters. First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed by both Whiteman & Peters. A difficult book to find signed. |
£125
|
| PHINN GERVAISE |
The Other Side of the Dale |
London, Michael Joseph, 1998,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. The first novel in the very popular series about a schools inspector in North Yorkshire. Immensely readable I am very confident that this series will grow and grow in popularity. One for the Pension Fund! |
£95
|
| PIKE ROBERT L |
Mute Witness |
London, Andre Deutsch, 1965,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Spine tips just a little pushed, a small inventory label at the top right hand corner of the FFEP and a few spots of foxing to the top edge. Overall a VG+ copy. The D/W is also VG+, rubbed to the spine tips with some age-darkening to the back cover. The basis for the cult, hard-boiled movie Bullitt filmed in 1968 by Peter Yates starring Steve McQueen (as Bullitt), Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset and Robert Duvall. The film is famous for its celebrated car chase which makes excellent use of the San Francisco bay area locations. A classy film, dry, exciting and bleak and among the very best films of its day. |
£175
|
| PIM SHEILA |
A Brush With Death |
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1950,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A VG copy in like D/W. Nice period D/W artwork . Uncommon |
£65
|
| PLANTE DAVID |
Slides |
London, Macdonald, 1971,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author on the FFEP: "To Dearest Charles/ from David/ '…fumbling with her underwear…'/ with love/ London/ Nov 24, 1977". Enclosed is a hand-written explanatory note from the author explaining the 'fumbling with her underwear' reference in the inscription: "I open the book at random and whatever my eye hits first becomes the dedication". A unique Association Copy to Charles [Osborne]. |
£95
|
| POPE DUDLEY |
Ramage |
London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1965,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A near fine (or better) copy in like D/W with the very scarce BOOK SOCIETY CHOICE bright red wrap-around band. First book. Scarce with the band. |
£95
|
| PORTER JOYCE |
Dover One |
London, Cape, 1964,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£100
|
| PORTER JOYCE |
Dover Two |
London, Cape, 1965,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£75
|
| PORTER JOYCE |
Dover Three |
London, Cape, 1965,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A near fine copy in like D/W very slightly soiled to the lower cover |
£65
|
| PORTER JOYCE |
Sour Cream With Everything |
London, Cape, 1968,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. |
£65
|
| PORTER JOYCE |
The Chinks in the Curtain |
London, Cape, 1967,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. |
£25
|
| PORTER JOYCE |
Dover Goes to Pott |
London, Cape, 1968,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. |
£40
|
| POTTER BEATRIX |
An Interesting Package of Beatrix Potter Ephemera |
London,
First Edition,
Jane Quinby: Beatrix Potter, A bibliographical check list (New York: Privately Printed 1954). First US Edition. Softcover. Octavo, wrappers. Wrappers a little sunned to the spine and slightly rubbed to the edges otherwise fine. One of only 250 copies printed for the author by The Anthoensen Press, Portland Maine. There is a B & W illustration by Beatrix Potter mounted on the front cover. Frontispiece and 18 pages illustrations by Beatrix Potter. There are pencil notations in several places in the text in the hand of the late Percy Muir. Leslie Linder: A History of the Writings of Beatrix Potter (Frederick Warne & Co., Limited, London). A VG+ copy in like D/W. Included with both books is some fascinating correspondence between Leslie Linder and Percy Muir comprising: A one page typed and signed letter from Leslie Linder from his address in Buckhurst Hill, Essex dated September 19, 1952. The letter refers to 18 Beatrix Potter books lent by Percy Muir to Linder. The letter makes detailed observations about Muir's copies, in particular, whether or not they are first editions. The Appendix to the letter is a 2-page typed list of "Comments on Miss Quinby's Book (including some additional information). There are several tiny amendments made by Linder (in his hand) to the Appendix. The letter and Appendix are in their original hand-written envelope addressed to Percy Muir at Elkin Matthews, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford. A one page typed, un-signed, letter from Leslie Linder presumably to Percy Muir providing Linder's comments to an article (see below) by Muir on the privately printed 'Peter Rabbit' books. The letter is dated August 1952. Linder argues that the flat backed (flush cut) privately printed Peter Rabbit is the true first edition. He goes on to mention that there was a second 'rounded back' edition in a 'slightly improved binding with pages trimmed before fitting the covers'. A three page typed article (presumably by Percy Muir as there are several hand-written alterations in his hand). The article is undated but likely from 1952. The article comments on the privately printed Peter Rabbit books and "there seem to be good grounds for believing that copies were ready as early as February 1900". He goes on to say that: "As a generalisation there seems to be little objection to the rule that subsequent published first editions, with the exception of Peter Rabbit, must be dated on the title page and must not contain named figures from later books in their end-paper designs". Flopsy Bunnies is an exception to the rule he notes in that a copy collated recently "was dated 1909 (the correct year) on the title-page but included in its end-papers a named drawing of Mrs. Tittlemouse (1910)." A must for any serious Beatrix Potter collector or anybody interested in the bibliographical aspects of her first editions. For the package of 5 items: £750. |
£750
|
| POTTER JEREMY |
Death in the Forest |
London, Constable, 1977,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author A near fine copy in like slightly spine-faded D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. |
£25
|
| POWELL ANTHONY |
The Acceptance World |
London, Heinemann, 1955,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Publisher's red cloth with gilt title on the spine. Offsetting to the end-papers otherwise very good indeed. The D/W is clean and bright with no rubbing, tears or loss whatsoever. It has, however, benefitted from a small archival repair (almost invisible) at the head of the spine by a skilled archivist. A much brighter copy than usually seen of the 3rd volume in the "Dance to the Music of Time" series. |
£795
|
| POWELL ANTHONY |
Casanova's Chinese Restaurant |
London, Heinemann, 1960,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. The 5th volume in the Dance to the Music of Time series. A VG+ copy in like D/W with a hint of rubbing at the spine tips and a little age-darkening to the lower cover. Signed by the Author on the title page and additionally inscribed by him on the front free end-paper: "Nicholas Glass/ from Anthony Powell/ The Chantry/ Frome 1994". Laid in is a 10-line type-written letter dated 23rd July 1994 from the Author's wife Violet (written on Chantry letterhead) with numerous corrections and signed by her in full. It is apparent from the letter that Nicholas Glass interviewed Anthony Powell for ITN. The letter is in its original Royal Mail envelope. Also enclosed is a hand-written post-card from Anthony Powell: "From Chantry, Nr Frome, Somerset, 24 August '94. Much appreciated your piece. A lot of people told me they had enjoyed it. Anthony Powell". A superb Association Copy and package of ephemera |
£750
|
| POWYS T F |
Goat Green |
London, Golden Cockerel Press, 1937,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A bookseller's ticket on the front paste-down and some foxing to both end-papers otherwise a VG copy in like D/W slightly darkened to the spine (with the word 823P written in ink towards the bottom thereof). |
£SOLD
|
| PRATCHETT TERRY |
Mort |
London, Gollancz, 1987,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A near fine copy in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "To Adam/ HAVE FUN.../ Terry Pratchett". Inscribed copies of this title are quite scarce. |
£375
|
| PRICE ANTHONY |
Tomorrow's Ghost |
London, Gollancz, 1979,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. |
£SOLD
|
| PRICE ANTHONY |
The Hour of the Donkey |
London, Gollancz, 1980,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. |
£48
|
| PROULX ANNIE |
Brokeback Mountain |
London, Fourth Estate, 1998,
First Edition,
First UK Edition. Pictorial wrappers. "Brokeback Mountain" was first published in The New Yorker in 1997. This is its first appearance in book form. The basis for the acclaimed Ang Lee film of the same name. A fine softback copy (with french flaps) as issued. |
£13
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Lyra's Oxford |
London, David Fickling Books, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Signed both by the Author and John Lawrence who produced the wonderful engravings illustrated therein. Laid in is a signed card from John Lawrence advertising the sale of the original hand-drawn wood engravings used to illustrate the book. As new |
£SOLD
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
His Dark Materials - Signed Set |
London, Scholastic, 1995,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author His Dark Materials. An exceptionally fine SIGNED set of Philip Pullman's award-winning trilogy. The hardback signed books are all really fine copies with no spine leans, no markings, no clipped D/W's and no marks to the page blocks. Included with the set are two bonus items: Lyra's Oxford and The Sunday Times Culture Magazine for March 11, 2007 which contains a two page article by Philip Pullman on Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and the filming of His Dark Materials. Northern Lights won the Carnegie Medal and is widely tipped to be a prime investment and achieve classic status. The film rights for "Dark Materials" have been acquired by New Line Cinema, the makers of "Lord of the Rings" and the film is currently under production with an expected release date of December 2007. The film is being produced by Deborah Forte and will be called "The Golden Compass" and is being adapted and directed by Chris Weitz. It is slated to be the first of three films based on Philip Pullman's acclaimed His Dark Materials trilogy. The Golden Compass will star Nicole Kidman as Mrs Coulter, Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel and introduces Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra. Northern Lights (Scholastic 1995). Volume 1 in the Northern Lights trilogy. First Edition UK Hardback. All 1st issue points correct with 'POINT' on the spine and Pratt Street on the copyright page and on the rear flap. A very fine copy in like D/W. [A common fault with this book is fading to the spine title "HIS DARK MATERIALS 1" which when exposed to sun can fade almost to white. This copy, however, has a full strong yellow colour and is really fine]. The Subtle Knife (Scholastic 1997). Volume 2 in the Northern Lights trilogy. First Edition UK hardback. With the correct number sequence 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 to the copyright page indicating 1st printing status. A very fine copy in like D/W. The Amber Spyglass (Scholastic 2000). Volume 3 in the Northern Lights trilogy. First Edition UK hardback. A very fine copy in like D/W. With the correct number sequence 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 to the copyright page indicating 1st printing status. Lyra's Oxford (David Fickling Books 2003). First Edition UK hardback. With the correct number sequence 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 to the copyright page indicating 1st printing status. This short story is set a couple of years after the events of "The Amber Spyglass". Illustrated throughout with superb woodcut engravings by John Lawrence. A very fine copy. Signed by Philip Pullman on the title page. Signing Information All the above books were signed by Philip Pullman at the Sunday Times Literary Festival on March 24, 2007 All are signed directly to the title page in Pullman's customary blue biro without dedication. A copy of the entry ticket to the event in Oxford is enclosed by way of supporting provenance. For the set of five books: £7,500. |
£SOLD
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Northern Lights Sample Chapters |
London, Scholastic, 1996,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
Signed by Author Northern Lights: Free Sample Chapters (Scholastic 1996). Uncorrected Proof. A small format softback production which contains Chapter 1 (The Decanter of Tokay), Chapter 2 (The Idea of North) and the first couple of pages of Chapter 3 (Lyra's Jordan). This book is very fragile in appearance and is held together by two staples. It has the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the verso of the title page. A near fine copy (without D/W as issued). Signed by the Author on the title page. Rare |
£475
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The Subtle Knife |
London, Scholastic, 1997,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
Signed by Author The Subtle Knife: Scholastic Children's Books offer you a taste of His Dark Materials II. (Scholastic 1997). Uncorrected Proof (Publication Date: 19th September 1997). A small format softback production which contains the first three chapters of the soon-to-be-published Subtle Knife. It has the number line 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 on the verso of the title page. A fine copy. Signed by the Author on the title page. Laid in is a package of Subtle Knife ephemeral items from Scholastic Children's Books (The Home of the Story): one sheet in red and black providing details of the Advertising Campaign; A copy of the Scholastic Press Release from 19th September 1997; and a beautiful, full colour order form for booksellers. For the package of four items - £495 |
£SOLD
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The Subtle Knife - Signed Poster |
London, Scholastic, 1997,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
Signed by Author A stunning full colour poster (approx 60 x 40 cm) advertising the forthcoming release of The Subtle Knife, in bookshops 19th September 1997. A lovely piece of ephemera and rare. Folded into quarters. Would look great framed on the wall. Signed by Philip Pullman. |
£SOLD
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The Amber Spyglass |
London, Scholastic, 2000,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "To Suzette --/ Philip Pullman". |
£135
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The History of the Alethiometer |
London, Scholastic, 2000,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
"The History of the Alethiometer" and "How to Read the Alethiometer" (David Fickling Books/Scholastic Press 2000). A folding pamphlet produced by the publishers in celebration of the completion of The Amber Spyglass, the concluding volume in Philip Pullman's masterpiece, His Dark Materials trilogy. The pamphlet was intended to accompany all copies of The Amber Spyglass but only 200 were produced making this an exceedingly rare piece of ephemera. This is the first issue of the pamphlet and seldom seen for sale |
£SOLD
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Lyra's Oxford |
London, David Fickling Books, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Signed both by the Author and John Lawrence who produced the wonderful engravings illustrated therein. As new |
£SOLD
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| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Lyra's Oxford |
London, David Fickling Books, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. As new |
£SOLD
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| PURT H |
Leicester City & County; Industry, Commerce , Transport |
Leicester Chamber of Commerce, 1946,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
n.d. [1946]). First UK Edition. Stiff pictorial boards with blue cloth spine. A VG++ copy. A most interesting snap-shot of Leicester just after the War when the City was the World's leading maker of hosiery. |
£SOLD
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| QUEEN ELLERY |
Queen's Quorum |
London, Gollancz, 1953,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A near fine copy in a VG D/W with a darkened spine. A history of the Detective-Crime Short Story as revealed by the 106 most important books in this field published since 1845 |
£65
|
| QUEEN ELLERY |
Sherlock Holmes Versus Jack the Ripper |
London, Gollancz, 1967,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Originally published as a PBO in the USA. A really fine copy in like D/W. |
£125
|
| QUEEN ELLERY - JACK VANCE |
Four Men Called John |
London, Gollancz, 1976,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. This novel was originally published in the USA as "The Four Johns" by Pocket Books in 1964 under the "Ellery Queen" house pseudonym. It was actually written by John Holbrook Vance (better known as the science fiction writer: Jack Vance). This edition published by Gollancz is decidedly uncommon. Outline of an old price (20p!) rubbed out on the front free end-paper and a couple of tiny bumps to the boards overall VG indeed in a VG+ D/W with a hint of creasing along the top edge of the D/W but which is otherwise un-faded and with no wear, tears or pieces missing. The D/W shows the original price of £3.30 net to the inside flap |
£500
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| RACKHAM ARTHUR |
The Complete Angler By Izaak Walton |
London, Harrap, 1931,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Publishers special binding of dark green leather with gilt lettering to the front board and spine. Apart from a prize book-plate to the front paste-down this is a fine copy. |
£SOLD
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| RAMSEY ALF - FOOTBALL |
Talking Football |
London, Stanley Paul, 1952,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A VG copy in a near fine D/W with just a touch of rubbing to the extremities. Written by Ramsey when he was a member of the Tottenham Hotspur side that won the old First Division in 1951. Ramsey, of course, went on to manage England to their greatest-ever triumph at the World Cup in 1966. The front free end-paper has in excess of 30 signatories. The main signature is from Ramsey himself and is in a slightly-faded blue ink. The other signatories in the book are in blue ball-point from team mates and staff at Spurs at the time including but not limited to: Ron Burgess - one of Spurs greatest ever players and one of the finest midfielders ever to have graced a football pitch. He won 32 caps for Wales. It was Burgess' drive as Captain that spurred Tottenham onto successive championships (Division 2 in 1949-1950 and Division 1 in 1950-1951). Burgess was an enthusiastic supporter of "Push and Run" football devised by Arthur Rowe who was the Manager of Spurs from 1949. [The Push and Run tactical style of play involved quickly laying the ball off to a team-mate and running past the marker tackler to collect the return pass. It proved an effective way to move the ball at pace from goalkeeper to far goal net - player's positions and responsibilities being totally fluid. For the first time Spurs won admirers because of their elan and panache; they played not just to win, but to entertain too. Push and Run was a precursor to Total Football]. Bill Nicholson - in 1952 his best days were still ahead of him but he went on to manage Spurs in October 1958 and inspired the most famous and successful sides in the Club's history. Ted Ditchburn - the goalkeeper who developed the short throw that provided the starting block for Spurs' famous push and run style of the early 50's. Len Duquemin, Sonny Walters, Derek King, Les Medley. All are widely recognised as all-time great Spurs' players. Included with this wonderful book are three vintage Spurs programmes from this era: April 22nd , 1950 (the final game of the Division 2 winning season); September 9th, 1950 and May 5th 1951 (the final game of the Division 1 winning season). An historically important book that belongs with a Spurs collector or at the White Hart Lane museum. For the package of items - £1,000. |
£1000
|
| RAMSEY ALF - FOOTBALL |
Talking Football |
London, Stanley Paul, 1952,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in a VG+ D/W with a partially faded red spine and a touch of creasing at the head of the spine. Written by Ramsey when he was a member of the Tottenham Hotspur side that won the old First Division in 1951. Ramsey, of course, went on to manage England to their greatest-ever triumph at the World Cup in 1966. Signed by Sir Alf Ramsey in blue fountain pen ink on the front free end-paper: "Best Wishes/ Alf Ramsey". Ramsey's signature is quite elusive |
£600
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| RAMSEY ALF - FOOTBALL |
Talking Football |
London, Stanley Paul, 1952,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Foxing to the page edges otherwise a VG copy in like D/W rather faded to the spine, foxed to part of the back panel and rubbed/creased to the tip and tail of the spine. Written by Ramsey when he was a member of the Tottenham Hotspur side that won the old First Division in 1951. Ramsey, of course, went on to manage England to their greatest-ever triumph at the World Cup in 1966 |
£SOLD
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| RAND AYN |
The Fountainhead |
London, Cassell, 1947,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A contemporary name and date on the FFEP and slight foxing to the fore-edge otherwise a VG+ copy in a VG D/W with a couple of small edge chips and tears and some light creasing to the top centimetre or so of the front cover. A reasonably attractive copy of a scarce novel |
£450
|
| RANKIN IAN |
The Saint Leonard's Years |
London, Orion, 2001,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. |
£30
|
| RASK MARY COOLIDGE |
London After Midnight |
London, Reader's Library,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
(The Reader's Library Publishing Company Limited n.d. [1920's]). First UK Edition. Decorated purple boards with gilt lettering and decorations. Based on the scenario of the Tod Browning production and illustrated with 8 scenes from the photo-play. Page edges quite tanned due to the poor quality of the paper used overall a VG copy (with some foxing to the page edges) in a VG D/W with several chips: a small chip at the head of the spine that stretches a cm or so into the top right hand corner of the lower cover; a 5 mm chip at the base of the spine that stretches half way along the bottom edge of the lower cover; and a 1 x 2.5 cm chip at the bottom left hand corner of the lower cover that removes part of the word LIBRARY from the publisher's logo. A rare movie tie-in for the most famous of all "lost" films directed by Academy Winner Tod Browning and starring Lon Chaney Sr. and Polly Moran. Lon Chaney played a dual-role as Scotland Yard Inspector and as a Vampire. This film (from 1927) was lost by MGM and is widely perceived as being Lon Chaney's masterpiece. Lon Chaney also notably starred in the Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The 8 still photographs from the film depict, inter alia, Lon Chaney in his striking make-up and vampire costume. Very scarce in this, the UK first edition. |
£875
|
| RAVEN SIMON |
Places Where They Stay |
London, Anthony Blond, 1970,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Spine tips a trifle pushed and a foxing spot to the fore-edge otherwise a VG+ copy in a VG D/W with a couple of short edge tears to the top edge, rubbing to the spine tips and a minute chip from the top/middle of the front cover. Inscribed by the Author to the noted chess columnist, Harry Golombek: "For/ Harry Golombek,/ to whom it is a/ pleasure and an honour/ to present this book./ July, 1979/ Simon Raven". Laid into the book is a short, hand-written letter from the Author to Golombek. |
£195
|
| RAWSON CLAYTON |
Footprints on the Ceiling |
New York, Putnam, 1939,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First US Edition. A near fine copy in a near VG D/W which has been unnecessarily reinforced by sellotape in places on the exterior of the D/W. |
£180
|
| REEMAN DOUGLAS |
Dive in the Sun |
London, Jarrolds, 1961,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A few dog-earred pages and some light erasures on the FFEP where something has been rubbed out overall just about VG. The D/W is VG indeed and is complete although there are some faint vertical creases at the left hand edge of the front cover |
£SOLD
|
| REEMAN DOUGLAS |
The Hostile Shore |
London, Jarrolds, 1962,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A few spots of foxing to the fore-edge, a tiny inscription on the front paste-down and a signature erased from the front free end-paper, overall a bright and clean VG copy. The D/W is VG+ indeed with a short closed tear to the back panel and a tiny amount of rubbing at the spine tips. A nice copy of a pretty scarce book |
£SOLD
|
| REEVE PHILIP |
Mortal Engines |
London, Scholastic, 2001,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W . Laid in is the Mortal Engines postcard. Short-listed for the Booker Prize and awarded the accolade "Blue Peter Book of the Year". |
£39
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
To Fear a Painted Devil |
London, John Long, 1965,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. A very scarce title, especially signed. |
£SOLD
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| RENDELL RUTH |
A New Lease of Death |
London, John Long, 1967,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Outline of an old price rubbed out on the FFEP otherwise a lovely fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. The nicest copy of this book that I have seen for many years. |
£1250
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
A Guilty Thing Surprised |
London, Hutchinson, 1970,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A small brown splash to the edge of the front free end-paper and a small bump to the base of the spine otherwise a fine copy in a very nearly fine minutely rubbed D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. |
£SOLD
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| RENDELL RUTH |
One Across Two Down |
London, Hutchinson, 1971,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author Slight offsetting to the end-papers otherwise a fine copy in a VG++ D/W minutely rubbed to the extremities and with several creases to the inside flap. Signed by the Author on the title page |
£395
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
The Face of Trespass |
London, Hutchinson, 1974,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A near fine copy (with a couple of foxing spots to the fore-edge) in like D/W slightly creased at the head of the spine. Signed by the Author on the title page |
£SOLD
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| RENDELL RUTH |
Shake Hands Forever |
London, Hutchinson, 1975,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A neat letter at the top right hand corner of the FFEP and a small bump to the head of the spine otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. |
£165
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
Vanity Dies Hard |
London, John Long, 1966,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Base of spine just a touch pushed otherwise a lovely VG++ copy in a near fine or better D/W with a hint of rubbing to the extremities and a tiny closed tear (3 mm) to the top edge of the front cover. A lovely copy of the 3rd Ruth Rendell book which is, without doubt, one of her scarcest titles. Signed on the title page |
£1295
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| RENDELL RUTH |
Vanity Dies Hard |
London, John Long, 1966,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Light foxing to the page edges otherwise a VG+ copy in like D/W slightly rubbed to the extremities and with a short closed tear to the top of the back panel. A nice copy |
£750
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
The Secret House of Death |
London, John Long, 1968,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Erasure marks to the front free-end paper otherwise VG indeed in like D/W with some minor rubbing to the spine ends (and extremities) - but without loss - and some minor internal stains to the verso of the D/W. Looks nicer than it sounds. Uncommon |
£495
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
A Guilty Thing Surprised |
London, Hutchinson, 1970,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A former owner's name on the front free end-paper, a small bump to the top right hand corner of the front board and some light foxing to the page edges. The D/W is in VG++ condition with some minute rubbing to the extremities. An attractive copy |
£165
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
One Across Two Down |
London, Hutchinson, 1971,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A former owner's name on the front free end-paper and some light foxing to the top edge otherwise a fine copy in a VG D/W that would be fine except for being a little spine-faded |
£135
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
A Demon in My View |
London, Hutchinson, 1976,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Pages a bit tanned otherwise a near fine copy (with a former owner's neat stamp on the title page) in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "July 3rd, 1976/ With best wishes from the author,/ Ruth Rendell". Uncommon inscribed. |
£95
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| RENDELL RUTH |
A Demon in My View |
London, Hutchinson, 1976,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Pages a bit tanned otherwise a near fine copy (with a former owner's bookplate on the title page) in a VG price-clipped D/W. Signed by the Author. |
£50
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
The Lake of Darkness |
London, Hutchinson, 1980,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges a bit tanned otherwise a near fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author |
£36
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
Master of the Moor |
London, Hutchinson, 1982,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. Page edges a bit tanned otherwise a near fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author |
£28
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
The Water's Lovely |
London, Hutchinson, 2006,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author |
£SOLD
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| RENIER G J |
A Tale of Two Robins |
London, Peter Davies, 1934,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Many illustrations by A W Seaby. Offsetting to the end-papers and some foxing to the page edges otherwise a VG+ copy in like D/W slightly foxed to the front panel. Uncommon in D/W |
£50
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| RHODE JOHN |
Tragedy at the Unicorn |
London, Geoffrey Bles, 1928,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A former owner's name (and date 4 Sept 1930) on the front paste-down. Quite heavy foxing to the end-papers that also shows to the page edges on the interior of the book. The maroon-red boards are slightly faded to the spine and rubbed to the edges. Overall the book is VG (just). The first issue D/W (designed by J Abbey) is priced 7/6 net to the spine (as called for) and is identical to that in the British Library. The D/W is complete with only a slither of loss at the spine tips and a short closed tear to the top left hand corner of the front cover. The predominantly white D/W is a little soiled in places (including the spine). There is a small white circle around the 7/6 net price on the spine where a later price label has been lifted off. The book accords with all the issue points as called for by Cooper & Pike namely red binding, black lettering on the spine, title and author in black on the front cover (surrounded by a single border). The book is not dated (as pointed out by Cooper & Pike). The Bles eagle is in profile on the spine of the book. "Tragedy at the Unicorn" is a very scarce book and in a D/W is virtually unknown. |
£SOLD
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| RHODE JOHN |
Men Die at Cyprus Lodge |
London, Collins Crime Club, 1943,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A contemporary former owner's name and date on the FFEP otherwise a very nearly fine copy in like D/W with a few foxing spots on the edge of the rear flap and on the lower cover. A lovely copy of an uncommon book |
£325
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| RHODE JOHN |
Men Die at Cyprus Lodge |
London, Collins Crime Club, 1943,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Some ghosting to the front board and a neat name and date ('46) on the FFEP otherwise a very nearly fine copy in like price-clipped D/W with a few surface scratches to the spine. An uncommon book. |
£300
|
| RHODE JOHN |
Mystery at Greycombe Farm |
London, Collins Crime Club, 1932,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in a near fine D/W minutely chipped to the spine tips just affecting the "L" of CLUB at the base of the spine. The green D/W, produced in the "Green Gunman" style, is exceedingly uncommon. Based on our experience with other CCC titles of this vintage produced in Green Gunman D/W's these tend to brown to the spine and brittle easily. This exceptional D/W has escaped that fate and is in superb overall condition. The D/W is priced 7/6 net to the spine (as called for). Scarce. |
£2895
|
| RHODE JOHN |
Death Pays a Dividend |
London, Collins Crime Club, 1939,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A strip of fading at the head of the spine, some foxing to the top and fore-edges and light offsetting to the end-papers overall a near fine copy. The D/W has benefitted from some highly skilled archival mending and restoration (by one of the world's leading conservators) to several chips and tears along the top and bottom edges. The D/W is priced 7/6 net to the inside flap (as called for). Uncommon in D/W. |
£1650
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| RHODE JOHN |
Vegetable Duck |
London, Collins Crime Club, 1944,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Spine tips minutely pushed and some light foxing to the text block edges otherwise a VG+ copy in like D/W with a touch of fraying to the tip and tail of the spine which is also slightly faded to the dark red portion thereof. A nice copy |
£295
|
| RICHARDSON ROBERT |
The Latimer Mercy |
London, Gollancz, 1985,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Page edges slightly tanned (as usual) otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. First book |
£SOLD
|
| RIPLEY MIKE |
Angel on the Inside |
London, Constable, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author. A rare title |
£95
|
| ROBERTSON HELEN |
The Chinese Goose |
London, Macdonald, 1960,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£45
|
| ROHMER SAX |
Egyptian Nights |
London, Robert Hale, 1944,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Some account of the investigations of Bimbashi Baruk. First UK Edition. A little light foxing to the fore-edge and a bookseller's ticket to the front paste-down otherwise a VG+ copy in a VG D/W priced 8/6 net to the inside flap as called for. The D/W has a couple of short closed tears to the top edge and associated creasing and a miniscule chip at the head of the spine not affecting any lettering. At the base of the spine a small piece has become detached but is still present. Uncommon |
£185
|
| ROME ANTHONY |
The Lady in Cement |
London, Robert Hale, 1961,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Foxing to the page edges otherwise a fine copy in a near fine D/W which is slightly soiled in places but is complete with no wear, tears or pieces missing. The basis for the 1968 film of the same name starring Frank Sinatra, Raquel Welch and Richard Conte. A Florida P.I. on his morning swim finds a dead blonde and is hired to find her killer. Described as one of Sinatra's worst films this is a cult classic from the 1960's with the famous quotation from the film: Cop: I don't want to alarm you, ma'am, but there's a killer on the loose. Kit Forrest (Raquel Welch): Oh well, if I see one, I'll call you. Scarce in the UK first edition |
£125
|
| ROSS JONATHAN |
Diminished By Death |
London, Cassell, 1968,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A near fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page: "John Rossiter as Jonathan Ross". A really nice copy of this Author's second book in the traditional black and white Cassell D/W. |
£75
|
| ROWLING J K |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |
London, Bloomsbury Press, 1998,
First Edition,
First UK paperback edition. Complete 10-1 number line on the copyright page and "Smarties Book Prize Emblem" on the front cover. A fine copy (unusually crisp and clean). |
£65
|
| ROWLING J K |
Pegasus |
London, University of Exeter, 1998,
First Edition,
Pegasus, what was the name of that Nymph Agaiin? Or Greek and Roman Studies Recalled (University of Exeter 1998). First UK Edition. A fine copy in wrappers (as issued). Pegasus is the in-house journal of the University of Exeter Department of Classics and Ancient History. Contains a 3 page contribution by J K Rowling. The magazine notes that Rowling had signed a £100,000 contract and that her book 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' had sold 30,004 copies. Rowling recalls her time studying at the Department where she was not exactly a shining light. She fondly remembers her old professors and alludes to Professor Binns one of Harry Potter's Professors at Hogwarts. A rare and highly unusual piece of ephemera |
£150
|
| ROWLING J K |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |
London, Bloomsbury Press, 2000,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. First Edition on the copyright page. |
£30
|
| ROWLING J K |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
London, Bloomsbury Press, 2001,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Large Print Edition (Bloomsbury 2001). Hardback. First UK Edition (in this format). A mint copy in the original publisher's shrink-wrap. Complete 10-1 number line on the copyright page. The scarcest title in the large print series and very difficult to find in really fine condition (as this is). Issued without D/W. |
£170
|
| ROWLING J K |
Harry Potter Set |
London, Bloomsbury Press, 2001,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
The Philosopher's Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire (Large Print Editions) (Bloomsbury 2001). A fine unread large print set. All correct first editions with the 10-1 number line on the copyright page. These books are becoming highly sought-after in their own right and represent excellent long term, affordable, investment opportunities. £475 (for the set). |
£475
|
| ROWLING J K |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
London, Bloomsbury, 2001,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
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