Search Results: Autobiographies from Durdles Books (IOBA)

London : Pelham Books, 1986. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight and clean, with a hint of lean. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, and whites. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Near fine condition. Jacket some minor crimping to edges. Light handling marks to the gloss. Overall near fine. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very nice example of this collectible first edition first printing autobiography, of the Hurricane.

York: Eskdale Publishing (York), 2000. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight and clean, with a hint of lean. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with slight toning. Feels lightly read. Near fine condition. Jacket some minor crimping to top edge. Light handling marks to the gloss. Overall near fine. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A tidy example of this first edition first printing title detailing the war service of Audie Murphy, the most decorated US serviceman of WWII, who later became a Hollywood star actor

London : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2014. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with toning to top edge. Feels lightly read. Minor bump to head and foot of spine, very good condition. Jacket a small 2mm rub to head of rear joint, else nice. Overall a very good copy close to near fine. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid example of this first edition first printing memoir, with B&W and colour photo sections, a fascinating read of a remarkable character.

London : George Allen and Unwin Ltd, 1967. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Two volumes of The Autobiography of Bertrand Russell Volume one 18972-1914, Volume two 1914-1944. Both hardback first edition first printings. Both books are tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean. Bumped to head and foot of spine, title gilt perfect. Text blocks clean, with light toning and scattered spotting to edges. Top edge stains faded. Both books have previous owners name in ink and previous booksellers neat pencil price. The pages are crisp with the occasional spot. Feel gently read. Very good condition. Jackets have crimping and light wear to edges, rubs to corners and joint ends. Volume one has a sunned spine. Volume two has loss to foot of spine and an 8 mm split to bottom of front joint . Overall very good copies. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive… Read More

New York: Anchor, 2010. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Paperback book is tight clean and square. Covers clean, with light edge wear and a couple of creases to rear cover. Text block clean. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels lightly read. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A nice example of this collectible first edition first printing title, a award winning biography of Ayn Rand, with a number of photographs of the author and her friends.

London : Chatto & Windus, 1988. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. Set of 3 volumes all first edition first printings 1988-1991. All Hardback books are tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with light spotting to top edges, and a few spots to froe edges. Feel lightly read. Minor bump to head of spine, very good close to near fine condition. Jackets grade near fine, some minor crimping to top edge. Light handling marks to the gloss. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Please note : this set of books are very heavy (3150g) overseas purchasers will be charged additional shipping. Please contact bookseller for exact price. A solid and presentable three volume set of this classic biographical… Read More

London: Virgin Books, 2008. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Business Stripped Bare slipcased, Signed and a numbered limited edition. In as new condition still sealed in publishers wrap, with book sellers Exclusive sticker to front panel. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. An as new copy of this Collector's edition, issued in 2008. This edition is slipcased, is signed and limited to 800 copies.

London: Hutchinson, 1959. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean. Text block clean, with light toning to edges. Feels lightly read. Bump to head and foot of spine, Very good condition. No Jacket. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Please note : this book is very heavy (1950g) all overseas purchasers may be charged additional shipping. Please contact bookseller for exact price. A very good example of this photo biography full of images of WSC through his life.

London: Odhams Press Ltd (Bookplan), 1966. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Second edition first printing, 1966. Hardback book is in very nice condition. Boards sharp and clean.Title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with very light toning to edges. Sharp spine ends. Feels lightly read. Printed on glossy paper, pages crisp and unblemished. Jacket smart, with a touch of edge wear and some slight grubbiness to panels and spine. Overall a near fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A really lovely copy of this popular Churchill title, very heavily illustrated with B&W plates. Note the spine is not faded it is blank as published. To browse the rest of our extensive Churchill and related listings search using the keyword: Durdchurch

London: Odhams Press Ltd (Bookplan), 1966. 2nd Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Second edition first printing, 1966. Hardback book is in very nice condition. Boards sharp and clean.Title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with very light toning to edges. Sharp spine ends. Feels lightly read. Printed on glossy paper, pages crisp and unblemished. Jacket smart, with a touch of edge wear and some slight grubbiness to panels and spine. Overall a near fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A really lovely copy of this popular Churchill title, very heavily illustrated with B&W plates. Note the spine is not faded it is blank as published. To browse the rest of our extensive Churchill and related listings search using the keyword: Durdchurch

U.S.A.: Galahad Books,U.S., 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition thus 1996 first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean. Feels very carefully read. Fine condition. Jacket booksellers price sticker to rear panel. Overall a fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Please note : this book is very heavy (1250g) all overseas purchasers may be charged additional shipping. Please contact bookseller for exact price. A very nice example of this collectible first edition first printing title

USA: Presidio Press, 1991. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with light toning to edges. Feels lightly read. Previous sellers pencil price to FEP. Minor bump to head and foot of spine, near fine condition. Jacket some minor crimping to top edge. Light handling marks to the gloss. Overall near fine. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A very nice example of this collectible first edition first printing title, detailing this highly decorated commanders actions during the fiercest fighting days of Vietnam war. Uncommon edition in the UK

London : Jarrolds, , 1957. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with light toning and some minor spotting to edges. The pages are unblemished. Feels lightly read. Minor bump to head and foot of spine, very good condition. Jacket some crimping and creasing with small edge tears. Spots to front panel, toning to rear panel, small loss to bottom edge of rear panel, rubs and tiny loss to spine ends. Overall a very good book in a good jacket. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A solid reader copy of this first edition first printing title, taken as the daring exploits of a SOE… Read More

London : Ebury Press, 2006. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Book is tight and clean. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect. Feels gently read. Text block tight and crisp, with very light toning to edges. Near fine condition. Jacket grades fine, lovely and glossy. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A fine copy of this autobiography, of one of the most exciting cricketers to grace the field. To browse the rest of our extensive Terry Pratchett listings search using the keyword: Durdprat

Stanley Paul, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing 1966. Hardback book is tight and very clean with a the barest hint of lean. Boards sharp and clean. Sharp spine ends, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with very light toning, there are five light spots to top edge. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Feels very lightly read. Near fine condition. Jacket also grades near fine, very straight and clean, with a very gentle rub to the foot of the lower joint just affecting the publishers name. There is a touch of grubbiness to the front panel foreedge. Overall a true near fine copy. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A near fine copy of this title, by Simpson who… Read More

London: Gollancz, 2007. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First Edition First printing. Book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect. feels lightly read. Text block perfect, fine condition. Jacket some very minor handling marks. Overall fine. Memoir of author focusing on his '70s Dr Who childhood - nice read for us hitting our late forties who still enjoy the nostalgia of 70;s Dr Who viewing This Copy Is Not Ex-lib, Not Priced Clipped And Has No Inscriptions. For grading accuracy Books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A Very Nice Example Of This Collectible first edition first printing book.

London: Robert Hale, 1994. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Flat Signed By David Cole. Fine Condition Hardback Tight Square And Clean, Boards Fresh. Jacket With Light Shelf Wear, Single Closed 3Mm Tear To Foot Of Spine, Near Fine. This Copy Is Not Exlib, Not Priced Clipped And Has No Inscriptions. The Authors Working Together For West Midlands Constabulary, As Chief Superintendent And Forensic Pathologist, Detail The Investigative Procedures And Skills That Provided The Evidence For Solving Some Of The West Midlands Most Notable Murders. Including Hilda Murrell And Marie Wilkes. A Super Copy Of This Collectible First Edition First Printing Book, Flat Signed By David Cole To Title Page. For Grading Accuracy Books Are Photographed Without A Protective Book Cover. This Book Is Fitted With A Non Adhesive Archival Quality Book Protector To Make A Quality Addition To Your Collection. The Authors Working Together For West Midlands… Read More

London: JR Books Ltd, 2010. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, gilt perfect. Text block clean and white. Feels unread. Fine condition. Jacket likewise fine. This copy is not ex-lib, not priced clipped and has no inscriptions. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A fine copy of this fascinating autobiography

London: Hutchinson, 1988. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition, second printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean. Sharp spine ends, title gilt perfect. Text block very clean, with a hint of light toning to edges. The pages are crisp and unblemished. Unread. Fine condition. Jacket also fine, glossy and straight, with the barest hint of sunning to spine. Signed by author to title page. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A fine copy of this autobiography (written with Derick Allsop)signed by Nigel Mansell to the title page.

London : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block clean, with light toning and spotting to edges. Feels lightly read. Minor bump to head and foot of spine, very good condition. Jacket some minor crimping to top edge. Handling marks to the gloss. Overall very good tight condition. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a quality addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. A tight very nice example of this collectible first edition first printing title, that looks great on the shelf in the archival cover.