| 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
|
| PAIN BARRY |
The New Gulliver and Other Stories |
London, Werner Laurie, 1913,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Original mottled green cloth, front panel stamped in black, spine panel stamped in gold, publisher’s monogram stamped in black on rear panel. A VG copy with slightly soft spine ends. No D/W |
£55
|
| PALAND JEAN MARC |
James Bond 007 Licence De Tuer |
Paris, Edling, 1987,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
(Paris: Edlig September 1987) by Jean Marc Paland and Jean Marc Pinson. First French Edition (not published in English). A large format softback production. 190 pages. Full of colour and black and white pictures. The book is entirely illustrated with Eon’s pictures for which no licence was paid. As a result the book was banned and is thus very scarce. It contains some very rare pictures which are not available elsewhere. The 1967 version of Casino Royale is merely acknowledged (as both authors hated it) and Never Say Never Again only gets a one-page treatment. A VG (or better) copy. Scarce. |
£250
|
| PALAND JEAN MARC |
The James Bond Girls |
Paris, PAC, 1985,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First French Edition (not published in English). A large format hardback production (not published in English). Full of colour and black and white photographs of the Girls and Film Posters etc. Paland was a leading light in the French Bond Fan Club of the 1980’s and had access to much Eon publicity material which was not available elsewhere. This book was produced without paying Eon any licence fees. The book was subsequently banned and is very scarce. It is one of the rarest items of Bond ephemera. A VG+ copy with just a hint of fraying at the tip and tail of the spine. Scarce. |
£650
|
| 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
|
| 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 |
£SOLD
|
| 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
|
| PAWSON STUART |
The Mushroom Man |
London, Headline, 1995,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. The top and fore-edges both quite tanned with a few spots of additional foxing to the fore-edge (caused by the poor quality of paper used) otherwise a VG+ copy in a near fine D/W (with a small brown spot to the bottom edge of the inside flap). Signed by the Author on the title page. The second and rarest of the Charlie Priest novels |
£295
|
| 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
|
| PENNEY STEF |
The Tenderness of Wolves |
London, Quercus, 2006,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. First book and winner of the 2006 Costa Book Award (formerly the Whitbread Prize). This author has done NO public signings and signed copies are thus genuinely scarce. A compelling mixture of adventure, murder, mystery, romance and story-telling set in Canada in 1867. Quercus is making a bit of a habit of unearthing top writing talent and this author is cerainly one to watch. One for the Pension Fund! |
£175
|
| 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
|
| PEROWNE BARRY |
Blue Water Murder |
London, Cassell, 1935,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
by Bernard Atkey (pseud). First UK Edition. A VG+ copy in a VG D/W priced 7/6 net to the inside flap (as called for). The D/W is slightly edge-worn to the top edge but has no material loss. Great cover art |
£395
|
| PEROWNE BARRY |
Raffles V Sexton Blake |
London, Amalgamated Press, 1937,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
First UK Edition. A small format paper-bound book issued without a D/W as part of the Sexton Blake Library # 577. A VG+ copy with superb period cover art. Scarce |
£95
|
| PEROWNE BARRY |
Raffles' Crime in Gibraltar |
London, Amalgamated Press, 1937,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
First UK Edition. A small format paper-bound book issued without a D/W as part of the Sexton Blake Library # 601. A VG+ copy with superb period cover art. Scarce |
£95
|
| 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
|
| 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 |
Brother Cadfael's Penance |
London, Headline, 1994,
First Edition,
Signed by Author An Uncorrected Proof Copy with the compliments of Headline. A VG+ copy in wrappers (as issued). Signed and Numbered (55/97) by the Author on the verso of the front cover. |
£SOLD
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
Hortensius Friend of Nero |
London, Greystone, 1937,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Edith Pargeter. First US Edition. A VG copy in like price-clipped D/W that has benefitted from archival restoration by a master conservator to a few chips and tears. Set in Imperial Rome, this is the diary of Marcus Hortensius, a middle-aged, wealthy, respected Roman citizen in the months immediately following the execution of Paul, founder of the Christian Church. "That this is a work of such quiet beauty and power comes as no surprise to those familiar with her more recent and famous work. That she, or any writer, should have been this accomplished in her first published work is impressive beyond words." Inscribed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£300
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
A Morbid Taste for Bones |
London, Macmillan, 1977,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges lightly foxed, spine tips a little pushed overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W. Inscribed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£1500
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
One Corpse Too Many |
London, Macmillan, 1979,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A VG+ copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper. |
£450
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
Monk's-Hood |
London, Macmillan, 1980,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A VG copy in like D/W with an un-faded spine. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper. Rare signed. |
£345
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
Saint Peter's Fair |
London, Macmillan, 1981,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Foxing to the page edges and the early/late pages of the book (due to the poor quality of the paper used) otherwise a VG+ copy in a near fine D/W with absolutely no fading whatsoever to the red spine. Uncommon with the D/W in this condition. Inscribed by the Author to Ralph Spurrier (an esteemed UK crime fiction book dealer): For Ralph Spurrier,/ with best wishes,/ Ellis Peters. The rarest of the Brother Cadfael books and uncommon to find inscribed |
£495
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
Saint Peter's Fair |
London, Macmillan, 1981,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK edition. A good only copy with quite heavy foxing to the page edges and the end-papers with pushing at the spine tips and a split in the cloth at the top left hand corner of the front board. In a VG D/W which is spine-faded to the red portion and slightly discoloured to the edges of the back panel. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front paste-down |
£345
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Leper of St Giles |
London, Macmillan, 1985,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned (due to the poor quality of paper used) and some foxing to the end-papers overall a VG copy in like D/W slightly faded to the red portion of the spine. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£225
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Virgin in the Ice |
London, Macmillan, 1982,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned (due to the poor quality of paper used) and some foxing to the end-papers overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W slightly faded to the red portion of the spine. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£200
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Sanctuary Sparrow |
London, Macmillan, 1983,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK edition. Page edges quite tanned (due to the poor quality of paper used) and some foxing to the end-papers overall a VG copy in a near fine un-faded D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£220
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Devil's Novice |
London, Macmillan, 1983,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges just beginning to tan overall a VG+ copy in a near fine (or better) D/W with no fading to the red portion of the spine. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£200
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
Dead Man's Ransom |
London, Macmillan, 1984,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges beginning to tan overall a VG+ copy in a near fine (or better) D/W with no fading to the red portion of the spine. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£175
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Pilgrim of Hate |
London, Macmillan, 1984,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges a little foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) and some foxing to the end-papers overall a VG+ copy in like D/W slightly faded to the red portion of the spine. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£150
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
An Excellent Mystery |
London, Macmillan, 1985,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned (due to the poor quality of paper used) and some foxing to the end-papers overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W slightly faded to the red portion of the spine. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£220
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Raven in the Foregate |
London, Macmillan, 1986,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned (due to the poor quality of paper used) and some foxing to the end-papers overall a VG copy in like slightly spine-faded D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£75
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Rose Rent |
London, Macmillan, 1986,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned and foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) and some foxing to the end-papers overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the front free end-paper |
£90
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Hermit of Eyton Forest |
London, Headline, 1987,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the verso of the front free end-paper |
£90
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Confession of Brother Haluin |
London, Headline, 1988,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite tanned (due to the poor quality of paper used) overall a VG copy in like slightly spine-faded D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the half-title |
£75
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Heretic's Apprentice |
London, Headline, 1989,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges and the early/late pages of the book quite foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W. Signed by the Author on a book-plate partially affixed to the title page |
£30
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Potter's Field |
London, Headline, 1989,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges and the early/late pages of the book quite foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W. Signed by the Author on a book-plate partially affixed to the title page |
£40
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Summer of the Danes |
London, Headline, 1991,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Page edges and the early/late pages of the book quite foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) overall a VG copy in like slightly spine-faded D/W |
£20
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Cadfael Companion |
London, Macdonald, 1991,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
by Robin Whiteman. A fine copy in like D/W |
£20
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
The Holy Thief |
London, Headline, 1992,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges quite foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) overall a VG copy in a near fine D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the verso of the front free end-paper |
£20
|
| PETERS ELLIS |
Brother Cadfael's Penance |
London, Headline, 1994,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges and the early/late pages of the book quite foxed (due to the poor quality of paper used) overall a VG copy in like slightly spine-faded D/W. Signed by the Author (Edith Pargeter/ Ellis Peters) on one of her own Macmillan book-plates affixed to the half-title |
£45
|
| PETERS ELLIS - JOHN REDFERN |
The Victim Needs a Nurse |
London, Jarrolds, 1940,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author Publisher’s deep red boards with black spine lettering. Foxing to the page edges, offsetting to the end-papers and a slight spine lean but still overall a VG copy. The D/W is priced 8/6 net to the inside flap (as called for) and is in VG+ condition with a slightly darkened spine. The book itself has the 8-page advertisement section at the rear which demonstrates that it is a first edition. Signed by the Author on the title page as both ‘John Redfern’ and Edith Pargeter (Ellis Peters’ real name). Very scarce. |
£2950
|
| PETERS ELLIS - JOLYON CARR |
Murder in the Dispensary |
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1938,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Publisher’s orange binding with black lettering to the front board and spine and which are ruled at the head and foot of the spine. A VG copy with bright and clean boards which I suspect has had professionally-replaced front and back end-papers. The half title has offsetting and the page edges are foxed. The Alex-Jardine designed D/W is in VG+ condition and is priced 7/6 net to the spine as called for. The D/W is pretty much complete with a touch of rubbing/light creasing to the extremities, slight fraying to the head of the spine and two small chips at the base of the spine just affecting the word Jenkins. A lovely bright copy of a very scarce book referred to by Cooper and Pike as an intense, inverted novel where the killer’s act and his identity are no secret from the reader. |
£2850
|
| PETERS ELLIS - JOLYON CARR |
Freedom for Two |
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1939,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author Publisher’s orange binding with black lettering to the front board and spine and which are ruled at the head and foot of the spine. A VG+ copy with offsetting to the end-papers and some light foxing to the page edges. The boards are bright and clean. The Alex-Jardine design D/W is in VG+ condition and is priced 7/6 net to the spine as called for. The D/W is lightly frayed at the spine tips with a small brown mark to the back panel but overall is a very nice example. Described by Cooper and Pike as a romantic thriller about a woman married to a successful criminal, Freedom for Two is very scarce. Inscribed by the Author to her brother (Ellis Pargeter) on the front free end-paper in the year of publication: E. E. Pargeter:/ from/ ‘Jolyon Carr’/ 1939 |
£3250
|
| PETERS ELLIS - JOLYON CARR |
Masters of the Parachute Mail |
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1940,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Publisher’s orange binding with black lettering to the front board and spine and which are ruled at the head and foot of the spine. A VG copy with slight pushing to the spine tips and foxing to the page edges. The boards are bright and clean. The D/W is priced 7/6 net to the spine as called for. The D/W is in G+ condition with several medium-sized chips (including one at the base of the spine affecting most of the publisher’s name) and is quite creased and torn. Several of the tears have been unnecessarily reinforced on the back of the D/W. Not-the-prettiest copy but undeniably scarce. Described by Copper and Pike as a traditional adventure thriller involving drugs and impersonation. With the signature of the author’s brother (Ellis Pargeter as E.E. Pargeter) on the FFEP. |
£2850
|
| PETERS ELLIS - JOLYON CARR |
Death Comes By Post |
London, Herbert Jenkins, 1940,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Publisher’s orange binding with black lettering to the front board and spine and which are ruled at the head and foot of the spine. A VG+ copy with offsetting to the end-papers and some light foxing to the page edges. The boards are bright and clean. The VG D/W is priced 8/3 net to the spine as called for. The D/W has several long closed tears and is creased and worn and the back panel has become detached. There are no major areas of loss, however, and the D/W looks quite attractive covered by mylar. With the ownership signature of the author’s brother (Ellis Pargeter as E.E. Pargeter) on the FFEP. Described by Cooper and Pike as more than incidentally a detective story: it has a properly inquisitive young constable who solves a murder and traces a spate of anonymous letters to its source. Uncommon |
£2850
|
| 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 GERVASE |
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
|
| PHINN GERVASE |
Over Hill and Dale |
London, Michael Joseph, 2000,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£15
|
| 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
|
| 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 DAVID |
The Man Who Was Q |
London, Paternoster, 1989,
Soft Cover,
Signed by Author Reprinted 1990. A VG+ copy. Signed on the title page by Charles Fraser-Smith. |
£30
|
| PORTER ELEANOR H |
Little Pardner |
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1926,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A VG (or better) copy in like D/W. Uncommon. |
£135
|
| 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
|
| PRATCHETT TERRY |
Discworld's Unseen University Diary 1998 |
London, Gollancz, 1997,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Illustrated by Paul Kidby. A very fine copy (issued without a D/W). Very scarce |
£125
|
| PRATCHETT TERRY |
Discworld's Diary 1999 |
London, Gollancz, 1998,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Ankh-Morpork City Watch . First UK Edition. Illustrated by Paul Kidby. A very fine copy (issued without a D/W). Very scarce. |
£85
|
| PRATCHETT TERRY |
Discworld's Assassin's Guild Yearbook and Diary 2000 |
London, Gollancz, 1999,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Illustrated by Paul Kidby. A very fine copy (issued without a D/W). Very scarce |
£85
|
| PRATCHETT TERRY |
The Colour of Magic |
London, Colin Smythe, 1983,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition, First Impression. A fine, sharp, tight copy in like D/W minusculy rubbed to the fore-edges and corners and one20spine corner. This copy does NOT have the publisher’s overlays to the inside flap but it does have the little price-sticker: PUBLISHER’S PRICE £7.95. An unusually nice example. What differentiates this copy from the norm is that this copy does not have the overlays on the D/W’s inside front flap added by the publishers, who were not content with the D/W when it was returned from the American printers. One of the great rarities of modern fantasy fiction, and a beautiful copy, which was bought by its original owner upon publication |
£6400
|
| PRATCHETT TERRY |
The Dark Side of the Sun |
London, Colin Smythe, 1976,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A near fine (or better) copy in like D/W with just a hint of rubbing to the extremities. Inscribed and Signed by the Author on the title page. The signature is one of the shorter forms and is in black felt-tip: All the best / Terry Pratchett. Exceeedingly scarce |
£825
|
| PRATCHETT TERRY |
Guards ! Guards ! |
London, Gollancz, 1989,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W minutely creased at the head of the spine. Signed by the Author on the title page. The signature is one of Pratchett’s older examples and is a full signature |
£SOLD
|
| PRATT ANNE |
Flowering Plants, Grasses and Ferns of Great Britain |
London, Frederick Warne, 1889,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
Each volume a First UK Edition. A 4-volume set in original green-coloured cloth with gilt lettering to the spine and the front board. Eac volume profusely illustrated with coloured lithographs. All 4 volumes are in VG+ condition and this is a really attractive, bright set of books. The bindings are firm and the hinges strong. There is a touch of pushing to the spine tips. Top edges gilt, other edges uncut. All-in-All a set of 4 volumes in lovely collector’s condition |
£285
|
| THE PRINCE OF WALES |
The Old Man of Lochnagar |
London, Hamish Hamilton, 1980,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed and inscribed by the Artist (Sir Hugh Casson, K.C.V.O.) with an additional pen and ink sketch. A unique copy |
£135
|
| 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 |
£85
|
| 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 |
£SOLD
|
| 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
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The Tiger in the Well |
London, Viking, 1991,
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. A Sally Lockhart novel |
£137.5
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The Golden Compass |
New York, Knopf, 1996,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First US Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page |
£325
|
| 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. Signed by the Author on the title page and additionally signed by the publisher, David Fickling. The signing took place at the Philip Pullman Butterfly Soup event held at St John’s College, Oxford on November 17, 2007. There are only a handful of copies of this book double-signed in this way |
£250
|
| 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 and additionally signed by the publisher, David Fickling. The signing took place at the Philip Pullman Butterfly Soup event held at St John’s College, Oxford on November 17, 2007. There are only a handful of copies of this book double-signed in this way |
£225
|
| 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 Laura --/ Philip Pullman. |
£175
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The History of the Alethiometer |
London, Scholastic, 2000,
First Edition,
Signed by Author 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. Signed by the Author. |
£295
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The History of the Alethiometer |
London, Scholastic, 2000,
First Edition,
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 |
£275
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Lyra's Oxford |
London, David Fickling Books, 2003,
First Edition,
A large format, 4-page campaign booklet produced by the publisher to support the publication of Lyra’s Oxford on 6 November, 2003. Rare |
£48
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Butterfly Soup |
London, 2007,
First Edition,
(Pegasus Theatre 2007). A flyer (and separate invitation) privately produced to publicise Philip Pullman’s participation (together with his publisher, David Fickling) at a fund-raising event held at St John’s College, Oxford on Saturday November 17, 2007. The event was held to raise funds for the Pegasus Theatre ‘building the future’ campaign. The Pegasus Theatre is a theatre complex in Oxford which channels the creative and artistic energies of children, young people, the local community and professional artists. Both items have been signed by Philip Pullman. |
£25
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Count Karlstein |
London, Chatto & Windus, 1982,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A fine (or better) copy in like D/W. The rarest of the Philip Pullman first editions and not to be confused with the re-issue of this book in 1991 by Doubleday. Signed by the Author on the title page. One of the most uncommon first editions of the last 20 years as most copies seem to have ended up in libraries. A lovely copy |
£2000
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The Broken Bridge |
London, Macmillan, 1990,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A softcover without D/W. A fine copy. Signed by the Author. Scarce |
£SOLD
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
The Golden Compass |
New York, Knopf, 1996,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First US Edition. A small brown to the fore-edge otherwise a near fine copy (with a former owner’s stamped address on the front free end-paper) in like D/W. Signed by the Author on a book-plate attached to the half-title. The book-plate has the author’s name and a printed illustration of a black crow. The first book in Pullman’s Dark Materials trilogy. The basis for the 2007 film of the same name |
£100
|
| PULLMAN PHILIP |
Lyra's Oxford |
London, David Fickling Books, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Signed both by the Author and John Lawrence who produced the wonderful engravings illustrated therein. Laid in is a card from John Lawrence advertising the sale of the original hand-drawn wood engravings used to illustrate the book. As new |
£55
|
| QUEEN ELLERY |
The New Adventures of Ellery Queen |
London, Gollancz, 1940,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Some indiscriminate marks to the spine otherwise a VG bright and clean copy. No D/W |
£40
|
| 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
|
| RACKHAM ARTHUR |
A Midsummer Night's Dream |
London, Heinemann, 1908,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition with illustrations by Arthur Rackham. Tan cloth with gilt lettering and vignette stamped to the middle of the front board. There is a coloured frontispiece and 39 other mounted colour plates all under captioned tissue guards. Also profusely illustrated with 34 charming monochrome line drawings. Truly one of Rackham’s masterpieces which captures the essence of Shakespeare’s fantastic characters superbly. A VG (or slightly better) copy with a slightly spotted spine, binding with a couple of indiscriminate marks and a little foxed particularly to the early/late pages of the book. In the very rare pale brown D/W priced 15/- net to the spine (as called for). The D/W is in VG+ conditi on with shallow chipping at the spine tips not affecting any lettering and with slight browning to the spine. Otherwise the D/W is complete with no other chips, tears, rubbing or pieces missing. Very uncommon in the original D/W and the first that we have encountered |
£4750
|
| RAMSAY ALF - FOOTBALL |
Talking Football |
London, Stanley Paul, 1952,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A neat name on the FFEP and minor foxing to the page edges otherwise a near fine copy (without D/W). |
£15
|
| 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
|
| 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
|
| RANKIN IAN |
Westwind |
London, Barrie and Jenkins, 1990,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A near fine (or better) copy with slight age toning in like D/W with a small scuff to the spine. Signed by the Author together with his customary hangman doodle. Quite scarce. |
£200
|
| RANKIN IAN |
Herbert in Motion |
London, Revolver Press, 1997,
First Edition,
Signed by Author First UK Edition. # 126 of 250 copies. Green card covers (as issued) and signed by the Author. A 64-page collection of 4 short stories, two of which were previously unpublished. Uncommon |
£115
|
| RANKIN IAN |
Knots and Crosses |
London, Bodley Head, 1987,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A small patch of rubbing at the top right hand corner of the FFEP where an old price has been rubbed out otherwise a near fine copy (with page edges just beginning to tan) in like D/W with no tears, wear, rubbing or pieces missing and with the red spine lettering totally un-faded. The D/W has a crease to both the front and back panels and, notwithstanding these minor faults shows very well. Signed by the Author on the title page together with his customary knots and crosses motif. The first book in the acclaimed John Rebus series which was printed in very small numbers. A crime highlight of the last 30 years |
£SOLD
|
| RANKIN IAN |
Watchman |
London, Bodley Head, 1988,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Slight surface rippling to part of the FFEP where a book-plate has been neatly removed otherwise a near fine copy (page edges just beginning to tan) in a fine D/W with none of the customary spine fading so often seen with this book. Signed by the Author together with his customary hangman doodle |
£650
|
| RANKIN IAN |
The Black Book |
London, Orion, 1993,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Page edges just beginning to tan otherwise a very fine copy in like D/W |
£145
|
| RANKIN IAN |
Mortal Causes |
London, Orion, 1994,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W with the price £15.99 showing on the inside flaps. The presence of the price on the inside flap is important as the majority of copies that seem to turn up these days tend to be un-priced export copies which are not nearly as collectable. Signed by the Author on the title page |
£SOLD
|
| RANKIN IAN |
Dead Souls |
London, Orion, 1999,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author |
£SOLD
|
| RANSOME ARTHUR |
Swallows and Amazons |
London, Cape, 1930,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Publisher’s original green cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial end-papers in map design and map frontispiece by Spurrier. A few spots of foxing to the page edges and a neat (contemporary, Christmas 1930) gift inscription on an initial blank page. In a very good D/W priced 7/6 net to the inside flap (as called for). The D/W is clean and attractive. The D/W has a crease along the spine and nicks to the corners. The first book in the Swallows and Amazons series is both rare and fragile and uncommon in this collectable condition. This is the nicest copy of this book that we have encountered and, unusually, it does not suffer from the usual heavy browning to the spine. Much rarer than ‘The Hobbit’ this book would grace any important collection of 20th century children’s books. One for the Pension Fund! |
£16000
|
| RAVERAT GWEN |
The Wood Engravings of Gwen Raverat |
London, Faber, 1959,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Selected, with an introduction by Reynolds Stone. A large selection of Gwen Raverat's work, including many little-known designs. Eight-page Introduction by Reynolds Stone. Following Stone's introduction are numerous prints from the original wood blocks, plus a "List of Titles and Bibliography. Offsetting and a touch of foxing to the end-papers otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. A lovely copy. |
£180
|
| REEMAN DOUGLAS |
The Last Raider |
London, Jarrolds, 1963,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Uncorrected Proof copy in Proof D/W. A VG copy in like price-clipped D/W slightly rubbed to the extremities. Uncorrected Proof Copy on proofing paper, with full colour wrap-around D/W which is different from the hard cover edition. Jacket design by John Smith. An uncommon edition of this scarce naval fiction novel. The D/W has a provisional publication date of 17th June 1963 |
£40
|
| 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 |
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
|
| 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 |
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. |
£33
|
| RENDELL RUTH |
From Doon to Death |
London, John Long, 1964,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Original green cloth with the title in white lettering and the author’s/publisher’s names in yellow on the spine. A VG or better copy with remarkably fresh and attractive green cloth and with no bumps or wear to the boards whatsoever. The page edges are quite foxed and a little of this foxing has spread into the first and last pages of the book. The book appears to have had an almost invisible skilful repair to the front hinge (not by me). The price-clipped D/W is in VG condition its only fault being a vertical crese adjacent to the spine and faint evidence of a label having been lifted off from the spine above the publisher’s name |
£2500
|
| THE REV. W. AWDRY |
Henry, the Green Engine |
London, Edmund Ward, 1951,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Railway Series, No. 6. A child’s name in crayon (partially erased) on the FFEP and a few marks to the boards otherwise a solid VG copy in like D/W with a medium-sized chip at the top right hand corner of the front panel (not affecting any lettering), a longish tear to the front flap (repaired on the verso) and a few other closed tears with associated creasing. A difficult title to find in D/W which is notoriously fragile |
£125
|
| THE REV. W. AWDRY |
Gordon the Big Engine |
London, Edmund Ward, 1953,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Railway Seris, No. 8. Offsetting to the FFEP otherwise a near fine copy in a VG D/W with a medium-sized chip to the back panel (not affecting any lettering) and a couple of other smallish chips together with associated creasing. A difficult title to find in D/W which is notoriously fragile |
£125
|
| REYNOLDS MRS BAILLIE |
It is Not Safe to Know |
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1939,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like bright and fine D/W |
£650
|
| REYNOLDS MRS BAILLIE |
The Lost Discovery |
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1923,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Slight darkening to the end-papers and some scattered light foxing to the page edges otherwise a near fine copy (with just a touch of darkening to the spine) in a fine D/W priced 7/6 net to the spine (as called for). Beautiful |
£495
|
| REYNOLDS MRS BAILLIE |
Accessory After the Fact |
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1928,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W priced 7/6 net to the spine (as called for). Stunning. Lovely period D/W art |
£600
|
| RHEA NICHOLAS |
Constable in the Dale |
London, Robert Hale, 1983,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£20
|
| RHEA NICHOLAS |
Constable By the Sea |
London, Robert Hale, 1985,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W |
£SOLD
|
| RHEA NICHOLAS |
Constable Goes to Market |
London, Robert Hale, 2002,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A near fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author |
£90
|
| 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. |
£SOLD
|
| RHODE JOHN |
Hendon's First Case |
London, Collins Crime Club, 1935,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Offsetting to the end-papers, faint indented remains of a pencil inscription to the FFEP, otherwise VG indeed in like D/W with the white price circle on the spine of the D/W left blank for export. The D/W has slight chips at the spine ends just affecting the lettering and the red spine lettering is faded to a burnt orange. Pre-war John Rhode first editions are exceedingly scarce in dust wrappers |
£1995
|
| 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 |
£SOLD
|
| RISOLI MARIO |
When Pele Broke Our Hearts |
London, St David's Press, 2001,
First Edition, Soft Cover,
Signed First UK p/b Edition (originally published as a hardback in 1998). Signed by Cliff Jones (ex-Tottenham), Terry Medwin (ex-Tottenham), Mel Charles (ex-Arsenal), Stuart Williams (ex-West Brom), Mel Hopkins (ex-Tottenham), Ken Jones (ex-Cardiff City) and Colin Baker (ex-Cardiff City). One of only 5 copies signed by these players. The signatures were obtained in 2008 when the 1958 survivors were invited to a function in Cardiff. Rare. |
£400
|
| RISSIK ANDREW |
The James Bond Man |
London, Elm Tree Press, 1983,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed by Author First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Inscribed by the Author to the actor Michael Caine: Michael Caine/ with very best wishes/ and many thanks/ Andrew Rissik. Laid in is a 2-page hand-wriiten letter from Andrew Rissik to Michael Caine apologising that the acknowledgements page had been omitted by his publishers and thanking Caine for his kindness, consideration and willingness to help. A nice item and a Unique Association Copy. |
£150
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| ROBB CANDACE |
The Fire in the Flint |
London, Heinemann, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Uncommon |
£100
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| ROBB CANDACE |
A Cruel Courtship |
London, Heinemann, 2005,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. A small print run |
£16
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| ROBINSON PETER |
A Necessary End |
London, Viking, 1989,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed Simultaneously issued in Canada and the UK with the price of £12.95 net at the bottom right hand corner of the inside flap. A very fine copy in like price-clipped D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page |
£185
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| ROBINSON PETER |
Dry Bones That Dream |
London, Constable, 1995,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges beginning to tan otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Signed on the title page by the Author and on the front flap by the D/W Artist, Terry Pastor. Publisher’s Review Slip laid in. Really scarce (as are all the Constable titles by this Author). |
£395
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| ROBINSON PETER |
Wednesday's Child |
London, Constable, 1996,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed on the title page by the Author and on the front flap by the D/W Artist, Terry Pastor. Publisher’s Review Slip laid in. Really scarce (as are all the Constable titles by this author). |
£375
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| ROBINSON PETER |
Wednesday's Child |
London, Constable, 1996,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Page edges beginning to tan otherwise a fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. Nominated for an Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. A Chief Inspector Alan Banks novel of suspense. Uncommon (as are all the Constable titles by this author). |
£175
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| ROBINSON PETER |
Innocent Graves |
London, Constable, 1997,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed on the title page by the Author and on the front flap by the D/W Artist, Terry Pastor. Publisher’s Review Slip laid in. Really scarce (as are all the Constable titles by this author). |
£375
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| ROBINSON PETER |
Innocent Graves |
London, Constable, 1997,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Page edges beginning to tan otherwise a near fine copy in like D/W with a small circular label (£16.99) over the original published price of £15.99 |
£145
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| ROBINSON PETER |
Dead Right |
London, Constable, 1997,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed on the title page by the Author and on the front flap by the D/W Artist, Terry Pastor. Really scarce (as are all the Constable titles by this author). |
£350
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| ROBINSON PETER |
In Dry Season |
London, Macmillan, 1999,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author on the title page. Scarce |
£195
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| ROBINSON PETER AND DOUG CHEESEMAN |
1966 Uncovered |
London, Beazley, 2006,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed 1966 Uncovered (The Unseen Story of the World Cup in England) (Mitchell Beazley 2006). First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed both on the title page (and internally on photo portraits) by ten of the World Cup Winners (including the late Alan Ball) + squad members Ron Springett, Jimmy Greaves, Jim my Armfield and others. A unique item. |
£750
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| ROHMER SAX |
The Drums of Fu Manchu |
London, Cassell, 1939,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Publisher’s original black cloth with the title and author’s name in black inside a red box on the spine with the publisher in red at the base of the spine. A VG+ copy with offsetting to the end-papers, light foxing to the page edges and a bump to the bottom right hand corner of the front board. The D/W is priced 7/6 net to the spine as called for and is in VG condition with a chip at the head of the spine marginally affecting the lettering. The white spine is also a shade darkened. Uncommon in D/W |
£675
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| 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
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| 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
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| ROTH PHILIP |
The Prague Orgy |
London, Cape, 1985,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. A very fine copy in like D/W. Grey boards with gilt lettering on the spine. This is the Epilogue to the Zuckerman Unbound trilogy; there is no corresponding American edition. A stunning copy |
£125
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| ROUTH JONATHAN |
Nuns Go Car Racing |
London, Methuen, 1973,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. A large format children’s annual superbly illustrated |
£45
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| ROWE ROSEMARY |
Murder in the Forum |
London, Headline, 2001,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. Signed by the Author on the title page |
£14
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| ROWE ROSEMARY |
The Chariots of Calyx |
London, Headline, 2002,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed, Lined and Dated by the Author on the title page: Rosemary Rowe/ Nil Nove Sub Sole/ There is nothing new under the sun! Jan 2002 |
£50
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| ROWE ROSEMARY |
The Legatus Mystery |
London, Headline, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by the Author |
£20
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| ROWE ROSEMARY |
Enemies of the Empire |
London, Headline, 2005,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
A fine copy in like D/W |
£18
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| ROWLING J K |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
London, Bloomsbury, 1997,
First Edition,
/Dust Jacket
Uncorrected Proof Copy in Proof D/W. The Proof is white with a Yellow stripe and is 224 pages long. It lists ‘Joanne Rowling’ on the copyright page and ‘J A Rowling’ on the title page. It is believed that only proof 200 copies of the Philosopher’s Stone were produced. This copy has been quite heavily read and is in about VG condition. The spine is slightly slanted and there are reading creases down its full length. There are creases to several corners of the book and the rear cover is a trifle soiled. The proof D/W is a large piece of card representing the front and back panels and spine. It is in near fine (or better condition) and has been folded around the proof book for the last 10 years or so. It is interesting to note that the proof D/W has a different back cover and spine colour than was eventually used. It is thought that only 6 proof D/W’s were produced and this is, we believe, the only copy to have come onto the market in the last few years. The proof D/W was issued to show what the boards of the future hardback first edition (and wrappers of the paperback first edition) might look like. The proof origins are plain to see as it lists on the edge of the back cover the following information: June 1997/ £4.50/ 224 pp/ 198x129 mm/ 07475 32745. The ISBN number was eventually used on the first paperback edition which, of course, had the same cover as the first hardback edition. The ultimate addition to any J K Rowling Harry Potter collection and exceedinly scarce. If ever there was a sure-fire long-term investment for the Pension Fund, this is it! |
£12500
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| ROWLING J K |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |
London, Bloomsbury, 2003,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A fine copy in like D/W. Signed by several cast members of the film inc luding: Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) and Josh Herdman (Gregory Goyle). Uncommon signed in this way. Laid in are several items of ephemera associated with the first edition including a book-plate, three paper badges to indicate the reading stages, a Harry Potter Not Disturb Sign’ and a bookmark. Each of the pieces of ephemera were produced by Bloomsbury to publicise the book and are dated 21st June 2003 |
£450
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| RUELL PATRICK Aka REGINALD HILL |
The Castle of the Demon |
London, John Long, 1971,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
Signed First UK Edition. A publisher’s literary agency stamp on the front free end-paper otherwise a VG (or better) copy in a near fine (or better) D/W. Th is book was very cheaply produced resulting in browning to the pages. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: To John/ with best wishes/ Patrick Ruell/ aka/ Reginald Hill. Rare. |
£950
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| RUELL PATRICK Aka REGINALD HILL |
The Castle of the Demon |
London, John Long, 1971,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
/Dust Jacket
First UK Edition. Pages quite browned due to the poor quality of paper used (particularly to the early/late pages of the book) otherwise a VG copy in like D/W rubbed to the extremities and slightly frayed at the spine tips. Rare. |
£650
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| RUPERT ANNUAL |
Rupert Annual 1945 |
London, Daily Express, 1945,
First Edition,
Original Wartime Softcover. The front cover shows Rupert flying in air on a bicycle with wings. Castle overlooking sea in background. The first story in the book is Rupert and the Reindeer. Spine intact with slight lean and minor rubbing to the spine edges. Slight creasing to the corners. Interior nice and clean. The "Belongs To" box has been neatly filled in. Price-clipped. A VG copy. Scarce |
£195
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| RUPERT ANNUAL |
Rupert Annual 1947 |
London, Daily Express, 1947,
First Edition,
Original Softcover. The front cover shows Rupert and all his friends running through glade behind tiny dragon. Castle in background on right of picture, air ballooon and plane above. The first story in the book is Rupert and the Top Hat. Very minor rubbing to the spine edges and a tiny crease to one corner. Interior really clean. The "Belongs To" box has been neatly filled in. Price-clipped. Contains an origami feature called "How to Make a Paper Kettle". A near fine copy. Not produced in facsimile so a sought-after book. |
£165
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| RUPERT ANNUAL |
Rupert Annual 1948 |
London, Daily Express, 1948,
First Edition,
Original softcover. The front cover shows Rupert running towards the reader holding dog on lead. Rainbow in background. The first story in the book is Rupert and Jack Frost. Spine intact with no lean. A couple of minor creases to the corners. Interior nice and clean. The "Belongs To" box has been neatly filled in. NOT price-clipped. A near fine copy. Contains an origami feature called "How to Make a Hobby-Horse". |
£165
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| RUPERT ANNUAL |
Rupert Annual 1945 |
London, Daily Express, 1945,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Pictorial card covers showing Rupert flying in the air on a bicycle with wings with a castle overlooking the sea in the background. The first story is Rupert and the Reindeer. The price (3/6) has not been price-clipped. A neat name in the ‘Belongs to’ box and a contemporary Christmas inscription from 1945. Alfred Bestall illustrator. A VG copy with a professionally restored spine which has a small piece missing from the bottom left hand corner of the back cover |
£125
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| RUPERT ANNUAL |
Rupert Annual 1949 |
London, Daily Express, 1949,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Pictorial card covers showing Rupert outside in the snow holding a lantern. The first story is Rupert and Ninky. Staple-bound. The price (4/-) has not been price-clipped. A neat name in the ‘Belongs to’ box and a contemporary Christmas inscription from 1949. Alfred Bestall illustrator. A lovely fine copy seldom seen in this condition |
£200
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| RUPERT ANNUAL |
Rupert Annual 1945 |
London, Daily Express, 1945,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Original Wartime Softcover . Pictorial card covers showing Rupert flying in the air on a bicycle with wings with a castle overlooking the sea in the background. The first story is Rupert and the Reindeer. The price (3/6) has not been price-clipped. A stunning fine copy and very scarce in this condition. Alfred Bestall illustrator |
£335
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| RUPERT ANNUAL |
Rupert Annual 1946 |
London, Daily Express, 1946,
First Edition, Hard Cover,
First UK Edition. Original Wartime Softcover. Pictorial card covers showing Rupert looking out at reader through window. Bill Badger and friends are outside looking in at Rupert. The first story is Rupert on Coon Island. The price (3/6) has not been price-clipped. The ‘Belongs To’ box has been completed neatly in pencil and this has been erased. A stunning fine copy and very scarce in this condition. Alfred Bestall illustrator |
£300
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