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1. (Cornwell. Bernard) Adkin. M. The Sharpe Companion Harper Collins 1998 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Compulsively readable, exhaustively detailed, with a chapter devoted to each book and a complete glossary of characters, both real and fictional, this guide will be a must for every devoted reader of Sharpe. Complete with black and white plates of famous battle scenes and characters, exquisite line drawings and complete maps of every battle and skirmish fought in by Richard Sharpe, ‘The Sharpe Companion’ is a wonderful and necessary addition to every Sharpe library. Fine in a Fine price-clipped jacket. 16
1. Kingsley The Riverside Villas Murder - Exceptional Copy Cape 1973 (1st UK) First Edition, first printing. A lovely clean example. NOT price clipped. NOT Sunned Probably not many better copies. Mint in a Mint d/w. 1930s-set murder mystery novel featuring a fourteen-year-old boy protagonist. 24
1. Kingsley Ending Up - Exceptional Copy Cape 1974 (1st UK) First Edition, first printing. A lovely clean example. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1974. NOT price clipped. NOT sunned. Probably not many better copies. Fine in a Fine d/w. 24
1. Julian The Lemon Table - SIGNED Cape 2004 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Signed to the title page. The Lemon Table is the second collection of short stories written by Julian Barnes and has the general theme of old age. Fine in a Fine d/w. 16
1. H. E. Down The River - The Illustrated Edition Gollancz 1987 (1st UK Illustrated) First edition, first impression of the illustrated edition with the wonderful illustrations of Peter Partington. fine in a Fine d/w. 7.5
1. Betjeman, Sir john and Larkin, Philip [introduction] illustrations by John Piper, Phillida Gili & Gynn Boyd Harte A Catalogue of Works by Sir John Betjeman from the Collection of Ray Carter - SIGNED LIMITED EDITION Warren Editions 1983 (1st UK) With an unpublished poem by Betjeman and an Introduction by Philip Larkin. One of a Signed Limited Numbered Edition, of which this is '68'. Pink boards with 'JB' decoration with publisher's blue card wrapper with dark blue lettering and decoration. The edition was limited to 380 copies, of which 80 were signed and on Lana cotton rag paper numbered 1 to 80, and 300 were on Mohawk Superfine Text and numbered 81 to 380. Illustrations by John Piper, Phillida Gili & Glynn Boyd Harte. Signed by Betjeman and the three illustrators. Mint in Mint d/w (not faded). 225
1. Nicholas Ascension Harper Collins 2023 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. A mind-bending speculative thriller in which the sudden appearance of a mountain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean leads a group of scientists to a series of jaw-dropping revelations that challenge the notion of what it means to be human. Mint in a Mint d/w. 18
1. Elleke An Immaculate Figure Bloomsbury 1993 (1st UK) First edition, first printing. Fine in a Fine d/w. The politics of gender and race also concern Boehmer's second novel, An Immaculate Figure (1993). The model heroine Rosandra White, the immaculate white figure of the title, is viewed and used as a blank slate upon which a series of male admirers, an 'uncle', an international arms trader, and a revolutionary, seek to inscribe their interests and desires. As with Screens Against the Sky, An Immaculate Figure was well received by critics and audiences, being described as "a very clever book indeed" (The Guardian) and a novel of "remarkable restraint and subtlety" (West Africa). 8
1. John My Brother's Name is Jessica - SIGNED Puffin Books 2019 (1st UK) First edition, first impression signed by the author to the title page. Mint in a Mint d/w. 16
1. Peter My Life as a Fake - Proof - SIGNED Knopf 2003 (1st US) Fine Uncorrected Proof, signed by the author to the title page. 16
1. Costanza Babylonia - SIGNED Michael Joseph 2024 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Signed first edition with decorative sprayed edges. Exclusive edition, signed on to a special page. Mint in Mint d/w. 28
1. Justin The Passage Trilogy: The Passage (Signed); The Twelve; The City of Mirrors + Publicity Material Orion Books, 2010 - 2016 (1st UK) Set of three books in THE PASSAGE trilogy. Each book is a first edition, first printing.The Passage is the Limited Signed Edition which has been signed to the title page by Justin Cronin. All the books are in Fine condition in Fine dustwrappers. Also included is a promotional items...a large sampler of the first 6 chapters. 75
2. Lindsey Shadows In Bronze Sidgwick & Jackson 1990 (1st UK) Scarce second episode in the Marcus Didius Falco series, detective mystery stories set in ancient Rome. Wonderful copy. First edition, first printing. Fine in a Fine d/w that is NOT price-clipped. 32
1. Stephen The Runes of The Earth Gollancz 2004 (1st UK) First edition, first printing. Since their publication more than twenty years ago, the first six books in 'The Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant' have sold more than 10 million copies and have been published around the world. Now, with 'The Runes Of The Earth', Donaldson returns to the Land, and the story of Thomas Covenant. Struck down with a deadly disease, Covenant is abandoned by his wife and son. Fine in a Fine d/w. 12
1. Seuss The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Collins 1961 (1st UK) First Edition, first printing. Issued in the UK without a jacket. Contents lovely and clean. Very slight wear to extremities. No foxing. Very Good + in pictorial boards as issued. 34
1. Helen With Your Crooked Heart - SIGNED and DATED Viking 1999 (1st UK) First edition, first impression signed by Dunmore to the title page, "Helen Dunmore, September 2nd, 1999". Mint in a Mint d/w. 16
1. Lissa Old Baggage - SIGNED Doubleday 2018 (1st UK) First edition, first impression, signed by the author to the title page. Mint in a Mint d/w. 12
1. Sebastian Charlotte Gray Proof - SIGNED Hutchinson 1998 (1st UK) Uncorrected Proof, signed by the author to the title page. The adventures of a young Scotswoman, Charlotte Gray, who becomes an agent of Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) assigned to work with the French Resistance in Vichy France, during World War II. A film based on the book was produced in 2001. It stars Cate Blanchett and was directed by Gillian Armstrong. Fine in publisher's wraps as issued. 18
1. John Lyme Worthies The Lyme Regis Museum 2000 (1st UK) One of 1000 copies. A volume of forty-four watercolour paintings/portraits of residents of Lyme, UK, beautifully illustrated by Gavin Bird with text by John Fowles. Very few come on to the market as most of the copies went to the characters featured and their families. This was the last work produced by Fowles. Includes a portrait of Fowles himself and one of his wife, Sarah. Also included are Laurence and Catherine Arnholt, Peter Benson and Jo Draper. Fine in a Fine d/w with sl. fading to front. 10
1. Dick 10lb Penalty - Signed Michael Joseph 1997 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Signed presentation to the half-title page and dated by Francis '1997'. Fine in a Fine d/w. 12
1. Gammond Peter (Betjeman.Sir J.) A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL COMPANION TO BETJEMAN The Betjeman Society 1997 (1st UK) This is a first limited edition published by The Betjeman Society in 1997. This is book number 196 of 250 limited copies in thick publisher's boards. "A completely essential tool for anyone wishing to know more about my father's work," writes Candida Lycett Green in her foreword - and this bibliography does indeed list a gigantic amount of John Betjeman's work in absorbing detail. Part One covers works by Betjeman himself, Part Two works about Betjeman. Sl. dusty top edge otherwise Fine in glassine wrapper. 28
1. Sir William Fire Down Below - SIGNED Faber 1989 (1st UK) First edition, first printing of this Booker Prize Winning novel and the final book in the 'Sea Trilogy'. Signed by the author to the half-title page. Small ownership label on front pastedown hidden by jacket inner flap. The book belonged to author and publisher Terry and Susan Symons. Fine in a price-clipped Fine d/w. 55
1. Roxane (Lynn. Dame Vera) Changing Course: the Wartime Experiences of a Member of Women's Royal Naval Service 1939-1945 - Dame Vera Lynn's copy with Wonderful Signed Letter To Her Grub Street2005 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. The book was presented to Dame Vera Lynn by the author. Laid in is a wonderful typed letter, signed by the author, discussing Vera Lynn's impact on her life and various other topics. Foreword by Julian Fellowes. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by her daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones. Fine in a Fine d/w. In June 1940 following the Dunkirk evacuations, Britain stood alone. After witnessing the demoralised survivors first hand, Roxane Houston was determined to 'do her bit'. She volunteered to join the WRNS. From a comfortable background with a sheltered upbringing, she now began a remarkable, and sometimes difficult journey, set against six years of war. Starting in 1940 at the Royal Naval Air Station at St Merryn near Padstow, under seemingly constant attack from the Luftwaffe, via the RNAS at Machrihanish in Scotland, preparing for Combined Ops at Largs and Greenock in the run-up to D-Day, thence to Kandy and Colombo, in Ceylon, she did not return home until early 1946. She met many varied characters, making some lifelong friends, experienced much excitement and great danger, happiness and personal tragedy, and received more than one proposal of marriage. Now, in her twilight years, she revisits those momentous days which tested her and her contemporaries to the full. Her autobiography is a highly personal, often poignant account of her time as a Wren, which not only gives a fascinating insight into service life, but also reflects the reshaping of her own outlook and attitudes 28
1. Scott Alexander The Other Valley Atlantic Books 2024 (1st UK) First edition, first impression of this highly praised and recommended novel. 'Astonishingly brilliant. My book of the year.' Liz Nugent, Sunday Times-bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond For fans of Emily St John Mandel and Kazuo Ishiguro, an exhilarating literary speculative novel about an isolated town neighboured by its own past and future, and a young girl who faces an impossible choice... Mint in a Mint d/w. 24
1. Ted Collected Animal Poems - SIGNED - Boxed Set - 4 volumes - Volume 1: The Iron Wolf; Volume 2: What is the Truth?; Volume 3: A March Calf; Volume 4: The Thought-Fox. Faber 1995 (1st UK) First Edition, first impression of this set of four volumes in a slipcase. Book 1 The Iron Wolf is flat signed by the author to half title page. Illustrated by Chris Riddell ( Vol. 1 ) and Lisa Flather. All books and wrappers in fine condition. Slipcase Fine. 85
1. Stephen Just After Sunset - Limited Edition + DVD + ORIGINAL SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Hodder & Stoughton 2009 (1st UK) First Edition/First Printing. Mint slipcased edition, still shrink wrapped as issued by the publisher. Number 386 of a 500 copy release that includes the slipcase, coloured endpapers a letter from King with his facsimile signature, and a DVD with a graphic animation film of 'N.', one of the short stories from the book. Mint. With this book is a Large 10" x 8" black and white photograph of the author hand-signed in silver ink. He was in the UK for a book signing tour and I found out he was staying at the Dorchester Hotel. I presented this photograph to him as he left the hotel, and he graciously signed it and also a small card (see Dolores Claiborne). 185
1. Stephen Dolores Claiborne + Original Hand Signed Card Viking 1993 (1st US) First edition, first printing with "First published in 1993 by Viking Penguin" as well as the numbers 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on the copyright page. Made into the wonderful film starring Kathy Bates, Christopher Plummer and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Fine in a Fine dustjacket. With this book is a 6" x 4 "card hand-signed by Stephen King in silver ink. He was in the UK for a book signing tour and I found out he was staying at the Dorchester Hotel. I presented this card to him as he left the hotel and he graciously signed it. 95
1. Stephen Stephen King - 28 Page Times Supplement (UK) The Times London Saturday October 21st 2006 The Times (UK) Supplement dated October 21st 2006. It has 28 pages and is entirely devoted to Stephen King. There is a very long extract from Lisey's story plus interviews, bibliography etc. This precedes, by 3 days, the first book publication of Lisey's Story. Very Good condition and seems rare. 18
1. Stephen Stephen King Hard Case Crime Box Set - The Colorado Kid, Joyland, Later Plus 3 Exclusive Collectable Art Cards Featuring Variant Covers Titan Books - Hard Case Crime 2021 (1st UK) Three Trade paperbacks in slipcase, collecting Stephen King's three homages to the classic crime pulp paperbacks, published by Hard Case Crime. This includes The Colorado Kid (2005), Joyland (2013) and Later (2021). It also features three exclusive art cards with alternate cover artwork for the three novels." Three Trade paperbacks in slipcase. Mint in Mint slipcase. 34
1. Lessing Doris The Complete Canopus in Argos: Archives in five volumes Re: Colonised Planet 5, Shikasta; The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five; The Sirian Experiments; The Making of the Representative for Planet 8; and The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire Cape 1979-83 (1st UK) All first edition, first impressions. A superior set with only sl. flaws. All have Unclipped Jackets. 1. Shikasta. Fine in a Fine unclipped d/w (very sl browning to edges and spine lettering)) 2. The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five. Fine in a Fine d/w 3. The Sirian Experiments. Fine in a Fine d/w. (A couple of marks from the inside of the jacket slightly show through to the front) 4. The Making of the Representative for Planet 8. Fine in a Fine d/w. 5. The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire. Fine in a Fine d/w. (A couple of marks from the inside of the jacket slightly show through to the front) 115
1. Livingstone, Marco & Haymer, Kay (Hockney. David) Hockney's Portraits and People. Thames and Hudson 2003 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Large format book with 246 illustrations, 233 in colour. Through a careful selection of works both iconic and previously unpublished, this book explores the many ways in which Hockney has depicted the people around him, be they famous names or lifelong friends. Wonderful book. Fine in a Fine d/w. 28
1. Brendan (Foreword Deighton. Len) Yesterday We Were in America - Alcock and Brown, First to Fly the Atlantic Non-Stop - Dame Vera Lynn's copy with Signed Presentation to her. Haynes Publishing 2009 (1st UK) Signed presentation "To a very special and inspirational lady with best wishes - Brendan Lynch 2011). Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by her daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones. Foreword by Len Deighton. Fascinating account of this historic 1919 flight. Many photographs. Bump to corner of spine that has created a hole and light wear otherwise Very Good in a Very Good d/w. 34
1. Rod - (Lynn. Dame Vera) ....And Autumn Came - Signed Limited Edition, additionally signed with a drawinf to Dame Vera Lynn Cheval Books 1969 (1st US Limited) First edition, first impression. A beautiful Limited Numbered Edition signed and numbered by the author on the limitation page (J-351 Rod McKuen) and, also, inscribed by him on another page"For Vera with love and as always - admiration - Rod Feb 1972 ". He has added a drawing of a flower. Originally published in 1954, published in 1969 in the signed limited edition by Cheval Books. In oatmeal buckram, no slipcase. From the estate of Vera Lynn. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by her daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones. Fine in the original box. 85
2. Michaelides The Fury Michael Joseph 2024 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Highly recommended novel soon to be made into a Netflix series. Fine in a Fine d/w. 18
1. Iris Reynolds Stone. An Address Given by Iris Murdoch in St. James's Church, Piccadilly, London on 20 July 1979 - SIGNED Earren Editions 1981 (1st UK) An address delivered one month following the wood engraver's death. Stone illustrated Murdoch's book of poetry, A Year of Birds (1978). This book illustrated with two engravings from original wood blocks, and frontispiece from a black-and-white photograph of Stone. Printed in a limited edition of 750 copies. First edition (first printing). This copy is signed by Iris Murdoch (not all copies were signed). Fine in wraps as issued. 48
1. V. S. A Bend in the River Andre Deutsch 1979 (1st UK) First UK Edition/First Printing. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize. A lovely, clean Fine copy in a Fine d/w with very small sl. stain to top edge of wrapper. NOT price-clipped. 18
1. Neil Wisdom of the Ancients - SIGNED Bantam Press 2020 (1st UK) First edition, first impression signed to a fixed 'Wisdom...' bookplate. Pictorial endpapers. Blue boards with gold title on spine. Fine in a Fine Protected dustjacket. 12
1. Franciszek (Spielberg. Steven, Keneally. Thomas) Witness: The Making of Schindler's List Orion 1998 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Story of the making of Spielberg's Schindler's Ark. The author was specially chosen by Spielberg to write this account which is absolutely uncritical in its praise of the research and presentation of Spielberg's Hollywood vision of the Holocaust. With a foreword by Thomas Keneally and an exclusive interview with Steven Spielberg. Fine in a Fine d/w. 16
1. Boris An Essay in Autobiography. Collins 1959 (1st UK), 0 First edition, first impression. Nice copy in lovely bright d/w with sl. edgewear. Book has very sl foxing. Very Good + in a Very Good+ d/w. 8
1. Michael Forlorn Sunset Constable 1947 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Very Good, tight clean book in a Very Good price-clipped wrapper. 6
1. Alan Love in the Environs of Voronezh - Author handwritten poem + Another Signed book MacMillan 1968 1st UK 2 books. Both, first editions, first impressions. The UK edition has the title poem handwritten by Sillitoe on the blank page next to the printed poem. Also, the US first is included, signed, "For Bernard Stone, best wishes, Alan Sillitoe". Bernard Stone was born on June 10, 1926 in Holborn, London, England. He was an actor and director, known for Roses in December (1982). Both books Near Fine in Near Fine d/w. 115
1. R. L. And Henley. W. E Three Plays - Number 1 of a Limited Edition of 100 Signed by the Publisher David Nutt 1892 (1st UK) 0 Number 1 of a Limited Edition of 100 copies printed on Dutch handmade paper and signed by the publisher, David Nutt. The book contains the plays: Deacon Brodie, Beau Austin and Admiral Guinea. All were co-written by Stevenson and W.E. Henley. They were published under the title Three Plays in 1892. Some wear to boards but nice contents. Very Good. Publishing and Performance Note on these plays: Deacon Brodie was privately printed in 1880 and a revised edition was published in 1888. It was first performed in 1882. Beau Austinwas privately printed in 1884 and first performed in 1890. Admiral Guinea was privately printed in 1884 and first performed in 1897. 85
1. Patrick Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Hamish Hamilton 1986 (1st UK) First edition, first printing of this scarce UK edition translated from the German by John E. Woods. Really nice clean copy. Sl. browning to edges, otherwise Fine in a Fine d/w. 'Perfume' was on the bestselling list of the German weekly news magazine 'Der Spiegel' for nine years, has been translated into 49 languages and as of 2019 has worldwide sales of more than 20 million copies. 75
1. Dylan The Followers Dent 1976 (1st UK) Originally published in volume: A Prospect of the Sea, 1955. First thus. Illustrated By Meg Stevens. Near Fine in pictorial wraps as issued. 6
1. J. R. R. The Battle of Maldon together with The Homecoming of the Beorhtnoth
HarperCollins 2023 (1st UK) UK De Luxe Edition, 1st impression issued in slipcase. The book contains Tolkien's translations of The Battle of Maldon, and 'The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son,' as well as his ca 1930 lecture 'The Tradition of Versification in Old English,' with reference to Maldon. Illustrated by Bill Sanderson, and published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2023, this being the 1st impression of 2023, printed and bound by Rotolito in Italy. This Deluxe edition is housed in the publishers custom slipcase with ornate stamping in gold. Both the book and slipcase are in Near Fine condition with no notable flaws or faults. Also includes a CD that has The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth read by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien. Mint in Mint slipcase 48
1. William The Last Lunch of the Season Covent Garden Press 1973 (1st UK) 0 One of a limited edition of just 600 copies. Fine in pictorial wraps as issued. 18
1. Malcolm & Rodway. AllanTwo Poets - SIGNED and DATED by Malcolm Bradbury Byron Press 1966 (1st UK) First edition, first printing. Collection of poems by Malcolm Bradbury and Allan Rodway, signed, "Malcolm Bradbury10.vi.68" . A few foxing marks to cover and discolouration to top of rear. Contents nice and clean. Very Good in wraps. 16
1. Alison Lavender Shoes + Original Artwork by Janina Ede Faber 1970 (1st UK) The illustrator, Janina Ede's copy with the actual original pen and ink drawings (same size as in the book) used in the finished book: (1) the title page (also on page 54), rabbit with an oak leaf; (2) page 19, rabbit with a "bunch of the sweet flowers"; (3) page 32, the little white hen and the three fox cubs; Plus four finished-quality "roughs" that were not used, including a very nice picture of the church mouse and country mouse together, plus two "roughs" for the d/w design on a large sheet of paper, one of them being the design that was accepted (this shows 3 foxes in lavender coloured shoes, none signed. Also in the package is a set of early page proofs sent to Ede for her approval. A letter to Ede on Faber headed paper from Joan Newman is included with envelope. All in Fine condition 195
tional Copy Cape 1974 (1st UK) First Edition, first printing. A lovely clean example. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1974. NOT price clipped. NOT sunned. Probably not many better copies. Fine in a Fine d/w. 24

Julian The Lemon Table - SIGNED Cape 2004 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Signed to the title page. The Lemon Table is the second collection of short stories written by Julian Barnes and has the general theme of old age. Fine in a Fine d/w. 16

H. E. Down The River - The Illustrated Edition Gollancz 1987 (1st UK Illustrated) First edition, first impression of the illustrated edition with the wonderful illustrations of Peter Partington. fine in a Fine d/w. 7.5

Betjeman, Sir john and Larkin, Philip [introduction] illustrations by John Piper, Phillida Gili & Gynn Boyd Harte A Catalogue of Works by Sir John Betjeman from the Collection of Ray Carter - SIGNED LIMITED EDITION Warren Editions 1983 (1st UK) With an unpublished poem by Betjeman and an Introduction by Philip Larkin. One of a Signed Limited Numbered Edition, of which this is '68'. Pink boards with 'JB' decoration with publisher's blue card wrapper with dark blue lettering and decoration. The edition was limited to 380 copies, of which 80 were signed and on Lana cotton rag paper numbered 1 to 80, and 300 were on Mohawk Superfine Text and numbered 81 to 380. Illustrations by John Piper, Phillida Gili & Glynn Boyd Harte. Signed by Betjeman and the three illustrators. Mint in Mint d/w (not faded). 225

Nicholas Ascension Harper Collins 2023 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. A mind-bending speculative thriller in which the sudden appearance of a mountain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean leads a group of scientists to a series of jaw-dropping revelations that challenge the notion of what it means to be human. Mint in a Mint d/w. 18

Elleke An Immaculate Figure Bloomsbury 1993 (1st UK) First edition, first printing. Fine in a Fine d/w. The politics of gender and race also concern Boehmer's second novel, An Immaculate Figure (1993). The model heroine Rosandra White, the immaculate white figure of the title, is viewed and used as a blank slate upon which a series of male admirers, an 'uncle', an international arms trader, and a revolutionary, seek to inscribe their interests and desires. As with Screens Against the Sky, An Immaculate Figure was well received by critics and audiences, being described as "a very clever book indeed" (The Guardian) and a novel of "remarkable restraint and subtlety" (West Africa). 8

John My Brother's Name is Jessica - SIGNED Puffin Books 2019 (1st UK) First edition, first impression signed by the author to the title page. Mint in a Mint d/w. 16

Peter My Life as a Fake - Proof - SIGNED Knopf 2003 (1st US) Fine Uncorrected Proof, signed by the author to the title page. 16

Costanza Babylonia - SIGNED Michael Joseph 2024 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Signed first edition with decorative sprayed edges. Exclusive edition, signed on to a special page. Mint in Mint d/w. 28

Justin The Passage Trilogy: The Passage (Signed); The Twelve; The City of Mirrors + Publicity Material Orion Books, 2010 - 2016 (1st UK) Set of three books in THE PASSAGE trilogy. Each book is a first edition, first printing.The Passage is the Limited Signed Edition which has been signed to the title page by Justin Cronin. All the books are in Fine condition in Fine dustwrappers. Also included is a promotional items...a large sampler of the first 6 chapters. 75
Lindsey Shadows In Bronze Sidgwick & Jackson 1990 (1st UK) Scarce second episode in the Marcus Didius Falco series, detective mystery stories set in ancient Rome. Wonderful copy. First edition, first printing. Fine in a Fine d/w that is NOT price-clipped. 32

Stephen The Runes of The Earth Gollancz 2004 (1st UK) First edition, first printing. Since their publication more than twenty years ago, the first six books in 'The Chronicles Of Thomas Covenant' have sold more than 10 million copies and have been published around the world. Now, with 'The Runes Of The Earth', Donaldson returns to the Land, and the story of Thomas Covenant. Struck down with a deadly disease, Covenant is abandoned by his wife and son. Fine in a Fine d/w. 12

Seuss The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Collins 1961 (1st UK) First Edition, first printing. Issued in the UK without a jacket. Contents lovely and clean. Very slight wear to extremities. No foxing. Very Good + in pictorial boards as issued. 34

Helen With Your Crooked Heart - SIGNED and DATED Viking 1999 (1st UK) First edition, first impression signed by Dunmore to the title page, "Helen Dunmore, September 2nd, 1999". Mint in a Mint d/w. 16

Lissa Old Baggage - SIGNED Doubleday 2018 (1st UK) First edition, first impression, signed by the author to the title page. Mint in a Mint d/w. 12

Sebastian Charlotte Gray Proof - SIGNED Hutchinson 1998 (1st UK) Uncorrected Proof, signed by the author to the title page. The adventures of a young Scotswoman, Charlotte Gray, who becomes an agent of Britain's Special Operations Executive (SOE) assigned to work with the French Resistance in Vichy France, during World War II. A film based on the book was produced in 2001. It stars Cate Blanchett and was directed by Gillian Armstrong. Fine in publisher's wraps as issued. 18

John Lyme Worthies The Lyme Regis Museum 2000 (1st UK) One of 1000 copies. A volume of forty-four watercolour paintings/portraits of residents of Lyme, UK, beautifully illustrated by Gavin Bird with text by John Fowles. Very few come on to the market as most of the copies went to the characters featured and their families. This was the last work produced by Fowles. Includes a portrait of Fowles himself and one of his wife, Sarah. Also included are Laurence and Catherine Arnholt, Peter Benson and Jo Draper. Fine in a Fine d/w with sl. fading to front. 10

Dick 10lb Penalty - Signed Michael Joseph 1997 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Signed presentation to the half-title page and dated by Francis '1997'. Fine in a Fine d/w. 12

Gammond Peter (Betjeman.Sir J.) A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL COMPANION TO BETJEMAN The Betjeman Society 1997 (1st UK) This is a first limited edition published by The Betjeman Society in 1997. This is book number 196 of 250 limited copies in thick publisher's boards. "A completely essential tool for anyone wishing to know more about my father's work," writes Candida Lycett Green in her foreword - and this bibliography does indeed list a gigantic amount of John Betjeman's work in absorbing detail. Part One covers works by Betjeman himself, Part Two works about Betjeman. Sl. dusty top edge otherwise Fine in glassine wrapper. 28

Sir William Fire Down Below - SIGNED Faber 1989 (1st UK) First edition, first printing of this Booker Prize Winning novel and the final book in the 'Sea Trilogy'. Signed by the author to the half-title page. Small ownership label on front pastedown hidden by jacket inner flap. The book belonged to author and publisher Terry and Susan Symons. Fine in a price-clipped Fine d/w. 55

Roxane (Lynn. Dame Vera) Changing Course: the Wartime Experiences of a Member of Women's Royal Naval Service 1939-1945 - Dame Vera Lynn's copy with Wonderful Signed Letter To Her Grub Street2005 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. The book was presented to Dame Vera Lynn by the author. Laid in is a wonderful typed letter, signed by the author, discussing Vera Lynn's impact on her life and various other topics. Foreword by Julian Fellowes. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by her daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones. Fine in a Fine d/w. In June 1940 following the Dunkirk evacuations, Britain stood alone. After witnessing the demoralised survivors first hand, Roxane Houston was determined to 'do her bit'. She volunteered to join the WRNS. From a comfortable background with a sheltered upbringing, she now began a remarkable, and sometimes difficult journey, set against six years of war. Starting in 1940 at the Royal Naval Air Station at St Merryn near Padstow, under seemingly constant attack from the Luftwaffe, via the RNAS at Machrihanish in Scotland, preparing for Combined Ops at Largs and Greenock in the run-up to D-Day, thence to Kandy and Colombo, in Ceylon, she did not return home until early 1946. She met many varied characters, making some lifelong friends, experienced much excitement and great danger, happiness and personal tragedy, and received more than one proposal of marriage. Now, in her twilight years, she revisits those momentous days which tested her and her contemporaries to the full. Her autobiography is a highly personal, often poignant account of her time as a Wren, which not only gives a fascinating insight into service life, but also reflects the reshaping of her own outlook and attitudes 28

Scott Alexander The Other Valley Atlantic Books 2024 (1st UK) First edition, first impression of this highly praised and recommended novel. 'Astonishingly brilliant. My book of the year.' Liz Nugent, Sunday Times-bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond For fans of Emily St John Mandel and Kazuo Ishiguro, an exhilarating literary speculative novel about an isolated town neighboured by its own past and future, and a young girl who faces an impossible choice... Mint in a Mint d/w. 24

Ted Collected Animal Poems - SIGNED - Boxed Set - 4 volumes - Volume 1: The Iron Wolf; Volume 2: What is the Truth?; Volume 3: A March Calf; Volume 4: The Thought-Fox. Faber 1995 (1st UK) First Edition, first impression of this set of four volumes in a slipcase. Book 1 The Iron Wolf is flat signed by the author to half title page. Illustrated by Chris Riddell ( Vol. 1 ) and Lisa Flather. All books and wrappers in fine condition. Slipcase Fine. 85

Stephen Just After Sunset - Limited Edition + DVD + ORIGINAL SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Hodder & Stoughton 2009 (1st UK) First Edition/First Printing. Mint slipcased edition, still shrink wrapped as issued by the publisher. Number 386 of a 500 copy release that includes the slipcase, coloured endpapers a letter from King with his facsimile signature, and a DVD with a graphic animation film of 'N.', one of the short stories from the book. Mint. With this book is a Large 10" x 8" black and white photograph of the author hand-signed in silver ink. He was in the UK for a book signing tour and I found out he was staying at the Dorchester Hotel. I presented this photograph to him as he left the hotel, and he graciously signed it and also a small card (see Dolores Claiborne). 185

Stephen Dolores Claiborne + Original Hand Signed Card Viking 1993 (1st US) First edition, first printing with "First published in 1993 by Viking Penguin" as well as the numbers 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 on the copyright page. Made into the wonderful film starring Kathy Bates, Christopher Plummer and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Fine in a Fine dustjacket. With this book is a 6" x 4 "card hand-signed by Stephen King in silver ink. He was in the UK for a book signing tour and I found out he was staying at the Dorchester Hotel. I presented this card to him as he left the hotel and he graciously signed it. 95

Stephen Stephen King - 28 Page Times Supplement (UK) The Times London Saturday October 21st 2006 The Times (UK) Supplement dated October 21st 2006. It has 28 pages and is entirely devoted to Stephen King. There is a very long extract from Lisey's story plus interviews, bibliography etc. This precedes, by 3 days, the first book publication of Lisey's Story. Very Good condition and seems rare. 18

Stephen Stephen King Hard Case Crime Box Set - The Colorado Kid, Joyland, Later Plus 3 Exclusive Collectable Art Cards Featuring Variant Covers Titan Books - Hard Case Crime 2021 (1st UK) Three Trade paperbacks in slipcase, collecting Stephen King's three homages to the classic crime pulp paperbacks, published by Hard Case Crime. This includes The Colorado Kid (2005), Joyland (2013) and Later (2021). It also features three exclusive art cards with alternate cover artwork for the three novels." Three Trade paperbacks in slipcase. Mint in Mint slipcase. 34

Lessing Doris The Complete Canopus in Argos: Archives in five volumes Re: Colonised Planet 5, Shikasta; The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five; The Sirian Experiments; The Making of the Representative for Planet 8; and The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire Cape 1979-83 (1st UK) All first edition, first impressions. A superior set with only sl. flaws. All have Unclipped Jackets. 1. Shikasta. Fine in a Fine unclipped d/w (very sl browning to edges and spine lettering)) 2. The Marriages Between Zones Three, Four, and Five. Fine in a Fine d/w 3. The Sirian Experiments. Fine in a Fine d/w. (A couple of marks from the inside of the jacket slightly show through to the front) 4. The Making of the Representative for Planet 8. Fine in a Fine d/w. 5. The Sentimental Agents in the Volyen Empire. Fine in a Fine d/w. (A couple of marks from the inside of the jacket slightly show through to the front) 115

Livingstone, Marco & Haymer, Kay (Hockney. David) Hockney's Portraits and People. Thames and Hudson 2003 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Large format book with 246 illustrations, 233 in colour. Through a careful selection of works both iconic and previously unpublished, this book explores the many ways in which Hockney has depicted the people around him, be they famous names or lifelong friends. Wonderful book. Fine in a Fine d/w. 28

Brendan (Foreword Deighton. Len) Yesterday We Were in America - Alcock and Brown, First to Fly the Atlantic Non-Stop - Dame Vera Lynn's copy with Signed Presentation to her. Haynes Publishing 2009 (1st UK) Signed presentation "To a very special and inspirational lady with best wishes - Brendan Lynch 2011). Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by her daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones. Foreword by Len Deighton. Fascinating account of this historic 1919 flight. Many photographs. Bump to corner of spine that has created a hole and light wear otherwise Very Good in a Very Good d/w. 34

Rod - (Lynn. Dame Vera) ....And Autumn Came - Signed Limited Edition, additionally signed with a drawinf to Dame Vera Lynn Cheval Books 1969 (1st US Limited) First edition, first impression. A beautiful Limited Numbered Edition signed and numbered by the author on the limitation page (J-351 Rod McKuen) and, also, inscribed by him on another page"For Vera with love and as always - admiration - Rod Feb 1972 ". He has added a drawing of a flower. Originally published in 1954, published in 1969 in the signed limited edition by Cheval Books. In oatmeal buckram, no slipcase. From the estate of Vera Lynn. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by her daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones. Fine in the original box. 85
Michaelides The Fury Michael Joseph 2024 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Highly recommended novel soon to be made into a Netflix series. Fine in a Fine d/w. 18

Iris Reynolds Stone. An Address Given by Iris Murdoch in St. James's Church, Piccadilly, London on 20 July 1979 - SIGNED Earren Editions 1981 (1st UK) An address delivered one month following the wood engraver's death. Stone illustrated Murdoch's book of poetry, A Year of Birds (1978). This book illustrated with two engravings from original wood blocks, and frontispiece from a black-and-white photograph of Stone. Printed in a limited edition of 750 copies. First edition (first printing). This copy is signed by Iris Murdoch (not all copies were signed). Fine in wraps as issued. 48

V. S. A Bend in the River Andre Deutsch 1979 (1st UK) First UK Edition/First Printing. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize. A lovely, clean Fine copy in a Fine d/w with very small sl. stain to top edge of wrapper. NOT price-clipped. 18

Neil Wisdom of the Ancients - SIGNED Bantam Press 2020 (1st UK) First edition, first impression signed to a fixed 'Wisdom...' bookplate. Pictorial endpapers. Blue boards with gold title on spine. Fine in a Fine Protected dustjacket. 12

Franciszek (Spielberg. Steven, Keneally. Thomas) Witness: The Making of Schindler's List Orion 1998 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Story of the making of Spielberg's Schindler's Ark. The author was specially chosen by Spielberg to write this account which is absolutely uncritical in its praise of the research and presentation of Spielberg's Hollywood vision of the Holocaust. With a foreword by Thomas Keneally and an exclusive interview with Steven Spielberg. Fine in a Fine d/w. 16

Boris An Essay in Autobiography. Collins 1959 (1st UK), 0 First edition, first impression. Nice copy in lovely bright d/w with sl. edgewear. Book has very sl foxing. Very Good + in a Very Good+ d/w. 8

Michael Forlorn Sunset Constable 1947 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Very Good, tight clean book in a Very Good price-clipped wrapper. 6

Alan Love in the Environs of Voronezh - Author handwritten poem + Another Signed book MacMillan 1968 1st UK 2 books. Both, first editions, first impressions. The UK edition has the title poem handwritten by Sillitoe on the blank page next to the printed poem. Also, the US first is included, signed, "For Bernard Stone, best wishes, Alan Sillitoe". Bernard Stone was born on June 10, 1926 in Holborn, London, England. He was an actor and director, known for Roses in December (1982). Both books Near Fine in Near Fine d/w. 115

R. L. And Henley. W. E Three Plays - Number 1 of a Limited Edition of 100 Signed by the Publisher David Nutt 1892 (1st UK) 0 Number 1 of a Limited Edition of 100 copies printed on Dutch handmade paper and signed by the publisher, David Nutt. The book contains the plays: Deacon Brodie, Beau Austin and Admiral Guinea. All were co-written by Stevenson and W.E. Henley. They were published under the title Three Plays in 1892. Some wear to boards but nice contents. Very Good. Publishing and Performance Note on these plays: Deacon Brodie was privately printed in 1880 and a revised edition was published in 1888. It was first performed in 1882. Beau Austinwas privately printed in 1884 and first performed in 1890. Admiral Guinea was privately printed in 1884 and first performed in 1897. 85

Patrick Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Hamish Hamilton 1986 (1st UK) First edition, first printing of this scarce UK edition translated from the German by John E. Woods. Really nice clean copy. Sl. browning to edges, otherwise Fine in a Fine d/w. 'Perfume' was on the bestselling list of the German weekly news magazine 'Der Spiegel' for nine years, has been translated into 49 languages and as of 2019 has worldwide sales of more than 20 million copies. 75

Dylan The Followers Dent 1976 (1st UK) Originally published in volume: A Prospect of the Sea, 1955. First thus. Illustrated By Meg Stevens. Near Fine in pictorial wraps as issued. 6

J. R. R. The Battle of Maldon together with The Homecoming of the Beorhtnoth

HarperCollins 2023 (1st UK) UK De Luxe Edition, 1st impression issued in slipcase. The book contains Tolkien's translations of The Battle of Maldon, and 'The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son,' as well as his ca 1930 lecture 'The Tradition of Versification in Old English,' with reference to Maldon. Illustrated by Bill Sanderson, and published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2023, this being the 1st impression of 2023, printed and bound by Rotolito in Italy. This Deluxe edition is housed in the publishers custom slipcase with ornate stamping in gold. Both the book and slipcase are in Near Fine condition with no notable flaws or faults. Also includes a CD that has The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth read by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien. Mint in Mint slipcase 48

William The Last Lunch of the Season Covent Garden Press 1973 (1st UK) 0 One of a limited edition of just 600 copies. Fine in pictorial wraps as issued. 18

Malcolm & Rodway. AllanTwo Poets - SIGNED and DATED by Malcolm Bradbury Byron Press 1966 (1st UK) First edition, first printing. Collection of poems by Malcolm Bradbury and Allan Rodway, signed, "Malcolm Bradbury10.vi.68" . A few foxing marks to cover and discolouration to top of rear. Contents nice and clean. Very Good in wraps. 16

Alison Lavender Shoes + Original Artwork by Janina Ede Faber 1970 (1st UK) The illustrator, Janina Ede's copy with the actual original pen and ink drawings (same size as in the book) used in the finished book: (1) the title page (also on page 54), rabbit with an oak leaf; (2) page 19, rabbit with a "bunch of the sweet flowers"; (3) page 32, the little white hen and the three fox cubs; Plus four finished-quality "roughs" that were not used, including a very nice picture of the church mouse and country mouse together, plus two "roughs" for the d/w design on a large sheet of paper, one of them being the design that was accepted (this shows 3 foxes in lavender coloured shoes, none signed. Also in the package is a set of early page proofs sent to Ede for her approval. A letter to Ede on Faber headed paper from Joan Newman is included with envelope. All in Fine condition 195
Alfred. The Southern Fells; Book 4 - Scarce 2nd Impression Westmorland Gazette Ltd, Kendal, 1960 (1st UK, 2nd impression) Scarce 2nd impression printed a few months after the first edition. One or two marks to the back cover otherwise a really nice clean, tight example. Near Fine (no d/w) 32

Leo Sally Lunn Collins 1937 (1st UK) First edition, first impression. Many of Walmsley's books are mainly autobiographical, the best known being his Bramblewick series set in Robin Hood's Bay, with Whitby appearing as Burnharbour. This book is the third in the series. Spotting, especially on the early pages. NOT sunned. Softening to corners, extremes of spine. Jacket has loss to top of spine which is sl. faded and a few tears. Overall, Very Good in a Very Good d/w. 45

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